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Spina Bifida is not located in any gene. Spina bifida is not a genetically inherited disorder. There are people or families that are more likely to have a child with spina bifida because of their environment. They are more likely to eat certain foods than others because that's what their parents cooked and that's what they know how to cook or that's what they have to eat.
Spina bifida is caused by a lack of folic acid (folate). Folate neutralizes valproic acid which is the biggest indicator for spina bifida. In other words, we don't know why but if there are higher than normal levels of valproic acid in your body in the first 15-26 days after conception, your chances of having a child with spina bifida go up.
The only way to prevent it is for women of child bearing age to take a multivitamin with folate everyday even if they are not trying to conceive. Most women don't know they're pregnant when the defect occurs.
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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 chromosome is Spina Bifida located on?
There has not yet been a specific chromosome identified as the one responsible for causing 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.
What is the most common name for spina bifida?
The most common name for Spina Bifida IS Spina Bifida. It is also known as myelomeningocele.
What is T7 Spina Bifida?
T-7 is the shorthand form for writing Thoracic vertebrae #7. So a child with T-7 spina bifida just means that their spina bifida lesion is located at thoracic vertebrae #7.
What is the classification of Spina Bifida?
Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect.
What is the most common form of spina bifida?
Spina Bifida Occulta
How did Spina Bifida get its name?
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
What does Spina Bifida stand for?
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
What illness is Chris Farlowe suffering from?
Spina bifida
Can Spina Bifida be spread?
No. Spina Bifida is a hereditary disease, which is passed through the patients' parents' genes. It is not contagious nor communicable in any way. No, it does not spread. SPINA BIFIDA IS A BIRTH DEFECT. I have a lot of information about Spina Bifida because my son was born with it in 2005. IT ISN'T ANYONE'S FAULT. Surgery at 2 days old can close the opening in the spine. (mom of a 3 yr. old with Spina Bifida and a healthy 1 yr. old)
