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There are 3 forms of spina bifida. Spina Bifida Occulta, Meningocele, and Myelomeningocele. The worst form Myelomengingocele is the most common and the effects can include learning disabilities and sometimes developmental disabilities (mental retardation). It affects 1 in 1000 babies born. 90% of them are born with the most serious form (Myelomengingocele). Spina bifida usually results in some paralysis/loss of control of the legs, bowel, and bladder, and is often accompanied by hydrocephalus (water on the brain).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoit makes it unable for that person to move there legs because its a disease that makes you paralyzed from the waist down.
It depends on the type and the area of the cord affected. Type one has little or no effect but 2 and 3 do. It can cause partial paralysis of retardation.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the type of spina bifida that the child has.
For example, I was born with spina bifida meningocele and tire very easily if I walk further than 100 meters on my crutches. Anything further than that requires the use of a wheelchair and I wear splints on my legs/feet to help me walk.
I also have great difficulty writing quickly due to nerve damage in my arms and also have hydrocephalus, which causes great difficulty in retaining important information.
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∙ 11y agoSpina Bifida affects the spinal cord, and sometimes the brain. Some children with Spina Bifida are born with hydrocephalus ("water on the brain), some are not. The bowel and bladder can be affected by Spina Bifida, with the person being unable to control them, but again this is not in every case.
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∙ 14y agoSpina Bifida affects both men and women equally.
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∙ 13y agoSpina bifida is most common in the countries of Ireland and Wales. It is also more common in Caucasians in general, and more common in females.
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Does spina bifida cause deafness?
No, Spina Bifida does not affect the ears normally. There may exist other medical conditions in a child who has Spina Bifida, including conditions that affect the ears, but they would be separate conditions unrelated to the Spina Bifida.
What gene does Spina Bifida affect?
Spina bifida has not been proven to derive from any one gene.
What effects does vitamin A have on Spina Bifida?
Vitamin A is not known to affect Spina Bifida. There is a correlation between folic acid deficiency in the mother and Spina Bifida in the baby, though.
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 part of the body does Spina Bifida affect?
It affects the lower back and sometimes the spinal cord.
How do chromosomes affect Spina Bifida?
There has been no correlation found between any specific chromosomes and developing spina bifida.
Where can Spina Bifida be found?
If you are talking about a location in the world, spina bifida can be found everywhere. If you are talking about a location on the body, spina bifida occurs on the back, most commonly in the lower back.
Does Spina Bifida affect the spinal tissue?
Yes, hence the name "SPINA" Bifida. Spina Bifida means "split spine" and involves an opening in the spine where the spine did not form correctly in the womb of the mother.
How many people does Spina Bifida affect?
Worldwide, spina bifida occurs about 7 times in every 10,000 live births.
Does Spina Bifida have an affect on the respiratory system?
if you are josh then yes
Does spina Bifida affect older kids?
It depends on the level that the defect occurs. Also the type of spina bifida. Physical therapy will be needed, surgery perhaps.
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.
