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That can depend on how the child with Spina Bifida is treated, such as if he/she is teased, etc. The isolation a child with any disability may go through can also result in depression and self-esteem issues.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoSpina Bifida does not always cause learning problems, but when it does, it can cause lower than normal IQ and learning disabilities such as ADHD, because of the hydrocephalus ("water on the brain") that many people with Spina Bifida are born with.
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∙ 14y agoIt can vary from a mild learning disability, such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) to, in the most severe cases, mental retardation.
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∙ 14y agoOften there will be learning disabilities such as ADD or ADHD, and sometimes there may be a lower than normal IQ.
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Is a man's penis smaller with Spina Bifida?
No. Spina Bifida has no effect on the size of the penis.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
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.
What groups or organizations sponsor spina bifida?
The Spina Bifida Association of America and SHINE (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality) in the UK.
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
What is spina bifida cystica?
One types is spina bifida cystica or spina bifida aperta, which involves a sac filled with spinal contents along the spine.
Can you have spina bifida in the C1 vertebrae?
Yes you can. Spina Bifida at C1 is called spondyloschisis.
Can Spina Bifida fly?
Your question does not make sense. Spina Bifida is a birth defect.
