Spina Bifida

Yes it can. The gallbladder stores bile and then secretes it when needed. Bile is used to digest fatty foods, and so if the gallbladder is removed, the person will have difficulty digesting meals that have a high fat content.

This results in a condition called steatorrhea where the fat is not absorbed and stays in the intestines leading to oily, foul smelling stools, and possibly an oily anal leakage jor fecal incontinence can occur. These symptoms can be greatly reduced if the person avoids a high fat diet.

Another complication is absorption of the fat soluble vitamins (A, E, D, and K), and as a result may need supplementation.

This depends upon the degree of the fusion defect and how much time and effort you are willing to put into this dog. If the spinal cord is visible, I would strongly suggest euthanizing - the puppy will be extremely susceptible to ascending meningitis, which is a painful infection of the tissues around the spinal cord and brain and can often be fatal.

If the spinal canal is completely fused and the puppy has normal locomotion, it may be able to live a relatively normal life.

You will need to talk to your veterinarian about the possible complications, probable quality of life and the time and financial demands the puppy will have for the rest of its life to make this decision.

I don't know much about this, but my mother gave birth naturally (vaginal) to my little sister, so it must be possible.

It would depend on how serious your baby's hydrocephalus is. I have a friend whose grandson's hydrocephalus made vaginal delivery impossible.

Spina Bifida is a birth defect. The damage to the spinal cord and nerves is permanent for everyone.

Your question does not make sense. Spina Bifida is a birth defect.

Spina bifida and conotruncal heart defects are both congenital conditions that occur during fetal development. Spina bifida involves incomplete closure of the spinal column, potentially leading to nerve damage and physical disabilities. Conotruncal heart defects, such as tetralogy of Fallot, involve abnormalities in the heart's structure, affecting blood flow and oxygenation. Both conditions can be linked to genetic factors and environmental influences, and early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving outcomes.

You are most fertile from 10 days to 17 days after your period. Average=14 days.

Spina Bifida Occulta is the mildest from of this neural tube defect where the spinal cord fails to develop properly. Spina Bifida Occulta can be asymptomatic, meaning you may never know you have it or get any symptoms. The treatments for this type of Spina Bifida depend on what complications or symptoms arise from the defect, if any. Mostly chiropractic and pain issues.

In the first place, people who have Spina Bifida are not called "Spina Bifidas," they are people who HAVE Spina Bifida. Second, I am a female who has Spina Bifida and I do not get an upset stomach when on my period. Perhaps what you are really thinking of are simply menstrual cramps, which is something most women have during their menstruation, not particularly women with Spina Bifida.

No, not all do.

Nowadays, yes.

There can be progressive nerve damage in Spina Bifida shortly after birth.

There is no vaccine that will prevent birth defects. Spina Bifida and other neural tube defects (a specific type of birth defects) can be prevented by consuming adequate amounts of folic acid in the diet in the first trimester of pregnancy. Other types of birth defects may be prevented in other ways, so it is best to ask your doctor for advice if you are thinking about becoming pregnant.

Alpha fetoprotein is elevated when there are neural tube defects such as spina bifida.

A person with Spina Bifida needs to be sure to drink at least 6 to 8 cups of water (8 oz. each) a day, because they can be prone to urinary tract infections (This is being answered by a person who has Spina Bifida).

This occurs as a result of the folding of ectoderm tissue. The ectoderm is a type of germ cell layer present in a young embryo.

No, there is no connection between Spina Bifida (a birth defect affecting the spine) and Scheuermann's Disease. Although a person with Spina Bifida may also have kyphosis (a curving of the spine that causes a bowing of the back), that does not mean that Spina Bifida is related to Scheuermann's Disease. They are two different conditions that affect the spine.

S-1 is the shorthand form for writing Sacral vertebrae #1. So a child with S-1 spina bifida just means that their spina bifida lesion is located at sacral vertebrae #1. This vertebrae is located in the lower back, just above the hips.

Is this a trick question? They're kids, treat them like kids. This is a no brainer.

(Yes I have had two ex-girlfriends with spina bifida)

If it did, it would be listed on the label.

Aspirin (Cortal) should be avoided when pregnant but if you take it once it wont do any harm. Regularly it will cause damage to the fetus though so as pregnant you should stick to Tylenol. Always consult your doctor.

The legs, hips, and feet of a person with Spina Bifida may hurt, especially if he or she develops arthritis. The amount of pain depends on the amount of paralysis. If the person has no feeling in a part, they may or may not have pain in it. There is something called "deep muscle pain" which some people with Spina Bifida may feel even in the parts of their body that are paralyzed.

Spina bifida occurs during the first trimester. Spina bifida is in a class of birth defects known as neural tube defects. The neural tube eventually develops into the spinal cord, brain and the tissues that enclose them. In a normal pregnancy the tube forms early and closes by the twenty eighth day. With spina bifida portions of the neural tube fail to develop properly causing defects of varying severity in the spinal cord and back bones.

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That depends on if you are on any medications, and what one(s) you are on. If you are on anti-seizure medication of any kind, you definitely should NOT drink alcohol, at all. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to determine if it is safe for you to drink alcohol, if you are not on anti-seizure medication.