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Birth Defects
There are more than 4,000 birth defects affecting three out of every 100 babies born in the United States. Ask questions here about these abnormalities and possible treatments.
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Is it possible to not have a butt crack?
Yes, as a congenital developmental condition usually associated with spinal cord dysfunction in newborns. The problem with these spinal cord nerve injuries/defects can result in flaccid (limp/paralyzed) muscles in the pelvic floor. This results in the muscles of the buttocks being flat and without a natal cleft (aka butt crack). See the related links below for a link to an illustration of this defect.
Often this can be accompanied by other defects in that area of the body including "patulous anus" a condition with paralysis of the anal sphincter causing fecal incontinence, or even imperforation (lack of opening at the terminal end of the rectum/missing anus).
Is a premature birth a birth defect?
not really, there is a chance that the baby could have a defect but that can happen to even a baby that was born on time. Premature birth means that the baby was born early, therefore it is smaller than a normal baby and it may not becompletely developed. It all depends on how premature it is.
Is zinoximor advisable to take 4 a pregnant woman like you?
actually i jm not pregnant, but it can be taken. Its teratogenic effect is category B, which is safe for pregnant women. Fiseha(pharmacist)
Ideal postural alignment can be determined by drawing an imaginary line connecting the ear lobe, anterior shoulder, lumbar spine, posterior hip, anterior knee and anterior ankle. Deviations from this vertical may highlight postural problems.
Common pathological postures are: 1. Kyphosis 2. Increased/Decreased Kyphosis 3. Lordosis 4. Scoliosis 5. Rounded shoulders 6. Anterior pelvic tilt 7. Posterior pelvic tilt 8. Genu Varum 9. Genu Valgum
Does pcos cause defect in babies?
PCOS does not cause birth defects, but it is a genetic disorder and can be passed down to your children. It also makes getting pregnant very difficult, most couples trying to get pregnant will try fertility medications which can cause birth defects but it is very rare to have a child with such a defect concieved with the aid of fertility medications.
How do you prevent postural defects?
Posture defects can be corrected by physio Therapy. In some cases surgery may be needed for necessary adjustment or correction of posture defects.
What are the types of postural defects?
Some types of posture defects are kyphosis, scoliosis, and lordosis. . These are different types of spine curvature problems. For example, scoliosis is a posture defect in which the spine has a C-shaped or S-shaped curve. Lordosis is also known as swayback and kyphosis is a hunched back.
Why do some people have two heads?
It's called a deformity which is a missing part of the body or an extra part
Can you take half a xanax at 7 months pregnant for your nerves and anxiety?
No, will pass through the placenta
How do Agent Orange and Spina Bifida go together?
On May 28, 1996, President Bill Clinton announced Agent-Orange Related Disability Benefits for Vietnam Veterans including prostate cancer and the neurological disorder peripheral neuropathy are entitled to disability payments based upon their exposure to Agent Orange. He went on to say his administration will also propose to congress, legislation to meet the needs of veterans' children afflicted with the birth defect spina bifida-the first time the children of American soldiers have received benefits for combat-related health problems.
October 1, 1997, the Spina Bifida Health Care Programprovides health benefits for Vietnam veterans' birth children diagnosed with spina bifida. Only 22 years after the conflict came to an end and 28 years after studies linked chemicals in Agent Orange to birth defects in laboratory animals.
This was followed by coverage for children born to female members of the Armed Forces who were stationed in Vietnam the same years their male counterparts. The coverage offers a wider variety of birth defects as long as there is no family history and they are not caused by alcohol abuse. Sadly this is still excluding a very large number of children born missing limbs, with severe deformities and a high rate of childhood cancers, whose parents are convinced was do to the fathers being exposed to Agent Orange, dioxins and similar chemicals.
December 16, 2003, the Spina Bifida Health Care Program provides health benefits for Korea veterans' birth children diagnosed with spina bifida."
"The birth defects of children of women Vietnam veteransthat 1) are associated with Vietnam service; and 2) result in permanent physical or mental disability. Birth defects not included in this benefit program as those abnormalities that result from the following: 1) a familial disorder; 2) a birth-related injury, 3) a fetal or neonatal infirmity with well-established causes. The law defines the term "child" as an individual, regardless of age or marital status that is the natural child of a woman Vietnam veteran, and was conceived after the veteran first entered Vietnam."
Beginning in 1962, about 19 million gallons of herbicides were sprayed over South Vietnam to defoliate vegetation used as cover by enemy troops. In 1969, studies linked chemicals in Agent Orange to birth defects in laboratory animals use of all the defoliants was halted by 1971. However, tens of thousands of the three million Americans who served in Southeast Asia are thought to have been exposed to the chemicals.
In 1990, an independent scientific review of the literature was sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion, and the National Veterans Legal Services Project. Seven independent scientists and physicians on this Agent Orange Scientific Task Force concluded that elevated incidences of birth defects in the children of Vietnam veterans were found in several studies. These included spina bifida, oral clefts, cardiovascular defects, hip dislocations, and malformations of the urinary tract. In addition, defects of the digestive tract and other neoplasms such as neuroblastoma also were higher in Vietnam veterans' children. The same defects are also found in children born to the Vietnamese who were subjected to the same exposures of dioxins.
When compared to non-veterans' children the children of Vietnam veterans have shown consistent and chronic increases in ADD, LD and behavioral disorders; immune system disorders including chronic infections and childhood cancers, allergies and asthma, childhood diabetes, thyroid disorders, multiple skin disorders and abnormalities of the palate and tooth development. Ongoing studies of prenatal exposures to dioxins and similar chemicals continue to support these associations.
The following links are intended for people wanting more information on herbicides and the long term damage still being discovered and families who are in need of these services.
http://www.va.gov/
http://www4.va.gov/HAC/forbeneficiaries/spina/handbook/cwvhandbook. pdf
http://www4.va.gov/HAC/forbeneficiaries/spina/handbook/sbhandbook. pdf
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.phppid=52876&st=spina+bifida&st1=veterans
http://www4.va.gov/hac/factsheets/spina/FactSheet01-06.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16914479
The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1997 (38 U.S.C. §1805).
Public Law 110-387, Section 408
Public Law 106-419 VA
What birth defects do over the counter drugs cause?
it depends on which drug but most just cause premature birth, learning and behavioral problems others may cause serious effects
Which is an example of a cogenital defect?
A congenital defect is any abnormality that is caused by defects or damage in a developing fetus. Congenital defects can be caused by a number of things: defects in the fetus's genetic code, abnormalities in the fetus's chromosomes, the environment in the uterus, infection, or many other things.
Examples of congenital defects include Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, club foot, and albinism (being an albino).
What diet is needed for pregnant sheep?
because she is developing a baby, a rich diet is needed. feed the ewe about half a cup of grain a day and mix in alfalfa with the regular hay. when ewes nurse their babies, they lose a lot of weight so its good to keep the weight on!
Can herbs cause birth defects?
Well there are many herbs which are available to have the natural healing properties, just refer to a natural healing herb sites online which will let u know in depth knowledge about Healing Herbs.
Can stop taking your birth control cause you to have pregnancy symptoms?
Well that would depend upon what kind of symptoms of pregnancy you are experiencing.When starting birth control pills it can cause your breasts to enlarge making them "Swollen" or tender". It took me about 3 different tries and about 8 or 9 months to find a brand of birth control that didn't make me feel sick to my stomach all the time. But your doctor should have also told you to use a backup form of contraception for at least a month after starting birth control. So if you did not do that then you may be pregnant.
