In my life with Spina Bifida, I have had to use antibiotics for urinary tract infections, and I have used a medication to stop bladder spasms. Every case of Spina Bifida is unique in some ways, and not all people with Spina Bifida will need the same medications. Some may need pain medications. Some may not.
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
Not spina bifida. It is a birth defect. But you can become a paraplegic and lose the use of your legs. Spina bifida is caused most often by lack of vitamin B and probably by being exposed to certain drugs and alcohol in the womb.
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
Spina bifida
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.
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.
The Spina Bifida Association of America and SHINE (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality) in the UK.
Anti-convulsant drugs can have several effects on individuals with spina bifida, primarily due to their potential teratogenic properties, which can impact fetal development if taken during pregnancy. They may also influence neurological function and seizure control in individuals with spina bifida, who may be at increased risk for seizures. Additionally, some anti-convulsants can interact with other medications or treatments used for managing spina bifida-related conditions, necessitating careful monitoring by healthcare providers. Overall, the use of these drugs requires a careful risk-benefit analysis tailored to the patient's specific situation.
Spina bifida's ICD-9 code is 741 Spina bifida occulta's ICD-9 code is 756.17
One types is spina bifida cystica or spina bifida aperta, which involves a sac filled with spinal contents along the spine.