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As of my last update in October 2021, the oldest known living person with spina bifida was believed to be 83 years old. However, specific information about the age of the oldest living person with this condition can change frequently. For the most current information, it is advisable to check recent news sources or medical reports.
What else can I help you with?
Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
Are heart problems and spina bifida related?
No. Spina Bifida does not cause heart problems. It is possible for a person who has Spina Bifida to also have heart problems, but they are just two unrelated conditions in the same person.
How can a person be high risk for Spina Bifida?
You cannot "get" Spina Bifida after birth, it is a birth defect. An unborn child can be at risk for Spina Bifida by his/her mother not getting enough folic acid during and before pregnancy, and also if there is a family history of Spina Bifida.
what does Spina bifida look like?
Often there is no physical difference in the appearance of a person with Spina Bifida Occulta than any other person. But sometimes there may be a patch of hair on the lower back, or a "dimple" on the lower back that is an indication of Spina Bifida Occulta.
What has the author Adrian Sandler written?
Adrian Sandler has written: 'Living with spina bifida' -- subject(s): Spina bifida, Rehabilitation, Spinal Dysraphism, Patients
Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.
How many cups of fluid should a person with Spina Bifida drink?
A person with Spina Bifida needs to be sure to drink at least 6 to 8 cups of water (8 oz. each) a day, because they can be prone to urinary tract infections (This is being answered by a person who has Spina Bifida).
How did Spina Bifida get its name?
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
What illness is Chris Farlowe suffering from?
Spina bifida
How many people have Spina bifida in the world?
Woldwide the incidence of spina bifida is about 7 per 10,000 live births. Since there is approximately 6,700,000,000 (6.7 billion) there is approximately 4.7 million people living with spina bifida in the world, which is more than the population of the Dallas Texas Metroplex.
Why did they name Spina Bifida?
Spina is Latin for "spine" and Bifida is Latin for "split" or "open" and that is exactly what Spina Bifida is, an opening or split in the spine.
