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No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
What else can I help you with?
Was Chris Farlowe born with spina bifida?
Yes, he was born with a mild form Spina Bifida Occulta
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
Did Hank Williams Have Spina Bifida?
Hank Williams, Sr. was born with Spina Bifida Occulta, a "hidden" form of Spina Bifida. His death was contributed to the mixing of alcohol and pain medication, which he took to treat back pain caused by his Spina Bifida.
Is spina bifida a congenital defect?
Yes. A congenital defect is one the baby is born with, so spina bifida is a congenital defect.
What would be the difference between someone who has spina bifida for life and someone who doesnt?
Spina Bifida is a birth defect. The damage to the spinal cord and nerves is permanent for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
Can you be tested to see if you have Spina Bifida?
You can be x-rayed to see if you have Spina Bifida Occulta, the mildest form of Spina Bifida. If you have the more severe form, myelomeningocele, your parents would know it at least when you are born, if not before through ultrasounds.
