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Spina Bifida is a birth defect, so the "age" question is answered simply by "all ages of people". Spina Bifida occurs in both genders, but is more common in females.
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Does spina bifida have oligohydramnios?
Not usually. The defect that causes spina bifida is not related to the causes of oligohydramnios.
What age group is affected by spina bifida?
Spina Bifida is a birth defect, which means it affects people all their lives, they are born with it.
What time of life are you affected by spina bifida?
Spina Bifida is a birth defect that affects the entire life. It doesn't go away. It can be treated, and surgeries and medications can help, but cannot get rid of the 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
How is memory affected by Spina Bifida?
People with Spina Bifida can be born with hydrocephalus ("water on the brain), which can cause memory problems. But not all people with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus, and therefore not all of them have memory problems.
Does a small bulge on a newborn's spine mean Spina Bifida?
Not necessarily. Spina Bifida usually is a HOLE in the lower back, with spinal tissue showing or sticking out of it. It could be Spina Bifida Occulta, a more mild form of Spina Bifida, but the diagnosis needs to be made by a physician.
Is muscle wasting a symptom of Spina Bifida?
Spina Bifida does cause muscle atrophy, usually in the legs, feet, bowel, and bladder.
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.
Does a child have any risk with spina bifida dimpling?
This is a type of spina bifida but the mildest form. Usually no nerve damage occurs. It usually is seen with a tuff of hair.
What is spina bifida also known as?
Spina Bifida is not usually abbreviated, but it can be abbreviated "SB" if necessary. But since that abbreviation is not normally used, it might not be recognized by others. It may be best just to spell it out, for recognizability.
When is Spina Bifida fatal in utero?
Spina Bifida is usually not fatal in utero, especially with modern medicine in developed countries. Before antibiotics were available, most children with Spina Bifida died shortly after birth, but not in utero.
What is the best position for a person with Spina bifida?
This is a question for your therapist and the person affected.
