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Sometimes the only signs of it may in the lower spine area as a dimple, a small tuft of hair, or a small growth. If one has an imaging scan and a tethered spinal cord is noted, this can sometimes be a sign of spina bifida occulta as well.
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∙ 11y agoOften 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.
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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.
How do you get information on Spina Bifida?
You can look up the term Spina Bifida on any search engine, plus read the information available on this site, in the Spina Bifida category: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/7113Also you can go to the Related link below for information.
Is there any way to detect a carrier of Spina Bifida?
Down syndrome is not a traditional "genetic" malady that is necessarily transferred from a healthy individual,this is a random mutation in the 21st chromosome where there are 3 instead of 2. There is no such thing as a carrier of Down
Can Spina Bifida Occulta cause weakness and swelling in legs?
Spina Bifida Occulta which means hidden, has long thought to have no symptoms and noneurological problems because the spinal nerves are not involved.Recent studies may disprove this theory, after some researchers have found people with Spina Bifida Occulta may suffer more pain following a back injury than people with without the defect.Much research on Spina Bifida is currently focussed on whether surgery done prenatally offers better results than surgery performed shortly after birth, genetics and folic acid. But there are others out there focusing on adults and OccultaYou may want to look into research programs to see if you could be considered for a study in the future. (Link provided.)http://www.spinesection.org/clinical_trials.phpSpina Bifida - MedLinePlus also has information on studies and research.http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medlineplus.htmlThe American Association of Neurological Surgeons has information on researchhttp://www.aans.org/about/The Journal of Neurosurgery has many articles on Occulta and related health issues and research.http://thejns.org/
What was in the treasury room of Tutankhamen's tomb?
The treasury room of Tutankhamen's tomb contained a vast array of treasures, including golden statues, jewelry, amulets, weapons, and chariots. These items were meant to accompany the pharaoh in the afterlife and showcase his wealth and power.
Who are some famous people with Spina Bifida?
Famous Physically Handicapped People1. Sarah Bernhardt: French actress (1844-1923) Disabled by a knee injury, her leg amputated in 1914, she continued starring on stage until just before her death. She is regarded as France's greatest actress -- "The Divine Sarah".2. Beethoven: Composer: Was deaf when he composed his 9th symphony.3. Winston Churchill: had a learning disability.4. Walt Disney: had a learning disability.5. Edison: Had a learning disability. He couldn't read until he was twelve years old and had a very difficult time writing even when he was older.6. Albert Einstein: Mathematician/Physicist: Had a learning disability and did not speak until age 3. He had a very difficult time doing math in school. It was very hard for him to express himself through writing.7. Goya: Spanish painter (1746-1828): At age 46, an illness left him deaf. He went on to create the most famous Spanish art of the 19th century.8. Alexander Graham Bell: had a learning disability.9. Stephen Hawking: physicist/mathematician has Lou Gehrigs Disease and is in a wheelchair. He needs a computer to speak.10. Milton: English Author/poet (1608-1674): He became blind at age 43. He went on to create his most famous epic, Paradise Lost.11. George Patton: This World War II General had a learning disability.12. Nelson Rockefeller: former Vice President: had a learning disability: dyslexia.13. President Roosevelt: At age 39, his legs were paralyzed by polio. He became governor of New York state and was elected president four times.14. Harriett Tubman: Abolitionist (1830-1913): As a child she was struck by an overseer. The blow fractured her skull and resulted in narcolepsy for the rest of her life. She rescued hundreds of slaves on the underground railroad.15. Werner Von Braun: had a learning disability and often flunked his math tests in high school.16. George Washington: Had a learning disability. He could barely write and had very poor grammar skills.17. Woodrow Wilson: U.S. President from 1913-1921. Had a learning disability -- was severely dyslexic.18. Robert M. Hensel: Disability Advocate,Poet & 2x World record holder was born with Spina bifida19. Stevie Wonder- blinded as a child, world famous pianist and singer.
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