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Spina Bifida is a congenital neural tube defect where part of the spine and meninges are damaged and/or exposed. Hydrocephalus is a secondary condition sometimes associated with Spina Bifida where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain.
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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.
Do people with Spina Bifida Occulta have hydrocephalus?
Not usually, spina bifida is due to a neural tube defect, and hydrocephalus is due to completely different causes.
What groups or organizations sponsor spina bifida?
The Spina Bifida Association of America and SHINE (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality) in the UK.
Can Spina Bifida cause learning disability?
Spina Bifida is often accompanied by hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain," which can cause learning disabilities. But not all children with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus and therefore not all of them will have learning disabilities. Early intervention is vital.
Can you be born with hydrocephalus?
Yes, you can be. It usually is combined with spina bifida.
What has the author Leonie Holgate written?
Leonie Holgate has written: 'Young people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus'
What has the author Kanyoro Owa Tibenda written?
Kanyoro Owa Tibenda has written: 'Report on the proceedings of the Sensitization Seminar on Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida on 20th November 1998, at the International Confere[n]ce Centre, Kampala, Uganda' -- subject(s): Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida
Can Spina Bifida impact the brain?
The Spina Bifida itself does not effect the brain, but the hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which often accompanies it, can and does. It can cause learning disabilities and even, in more severe cases, mental retardation.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
Are fused vertebrae and water on the brain together a form of Spina Bifida?
Fused vertebrae and water on the brain (hydrocephalus) can be associated with spina bifida, but they are not inherently forms of the condition themselves. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs when the spine does not close completely during fetal development, leading to potential complications like fused vertebrae or hydrocephalus. However, these issues can also arise independently or be related to other conditions. Therefore, while they can coexist in some cases, they do not collectively define spina bifida.
Can an adult get spina bifida?
They can, but they don't always. Generally they may have hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which can cause brain damage if not treated in a timely manner. But if it is treated soon enough, there may be little to no brain damage. Some people with Spina Bifida have learning disabilities.
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.
