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1. Paralysis of legs/feet 2. Hydrocephalus (water on the brain)
3. Lack of bowel and bladder control
4. Learning disabilities caused by the hydrocephalus
5. Latex allergy due to the baby being handled by persons wearing rubber gloves when the child is very young; this can sometimes be prevented by using non-latex gloves.
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Is Spina Bifida associated with meningomyelocele?
Meningomyelocele is the most severe form of Spina Bifida.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus?
Spina Bifida is a congenital neural tube defect where part of the spine and meninges are damaged and/or exposed. Hydrocephalus is a secondary condition sometimes associated with Spina Bifida where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain.
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.
Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for 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
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.
Spina Bifida and heart disease have been associated with what deficiency?
Folic acid deficiency.
What groups or organizations sponsor spina bifida?
The Spina Bifida Association of America and SHINE (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality) in the UK.
Is spina bifida associated with poliomyelitis?
Yes, it is one of the three types of spina bifida. There is a sac like structure from the spine which contains cerebral spinal fluid and the membranes from around the cord called meninges plus the cord itself and nerves.
What is Spina Bifida ICD-9 code?
Spina bifida's ICD-9 code is 741 Spina bifida occulta's ICD-9 code is 756.17
