Spina Bifida
“cleft spine,” is characterized by the incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or meninges (the protective covering around the brain and spinal cord).
what is Spina Bifida
occulta, closed neural tube defects, meningocele, and myelomeningocele.
What are the 4 different types of spina bifida?
Because the spinal nerves usually aren't involved, typically there are no signs or symptoms.
What are the test to pre diagnosed to spina Bifida
Spina bifida is more common among whites and Hispanics, and females are affected more often than males.
Population most affected—specific age group? Gender? Race?
The name spina bifida The name comes from the Latin words "spina," meaning hidden or secret.
what is occulta?
Spins Bifida is diagnosed at birth because there isn't a way the doctors can find it when the women is pregnant
Some of the challenges parents face involve communication with healthcare professionals, quality of life issues, creating awareness and advocating for research and funding, finding resources and support.
How would this affect the parents daily life?
a protrusion of the meninges through a gap in the spine due to a congenital defect.
what is meningocele?
There is no cure. The nerve tissue that is damaged cannot be repaired, nor can function be restored to the damaged nerves.
How is spina bifida treated?
Closed neural tube defects are often recognized early in life due to an abnormal tuft or clump of hair or a small dimple or birthmark on the skin at the site of the spinal malformation.
What are the signs and symptoms of spina bifida?
a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. The condition is a type of spina bifida.
What is myelomeningocele?
Hydrocephalus; Learning disability
what are the symptoms of the four types of spina Bifida?
What symptoms Spina Bifida?
Spina affects everyone in the same way
What is untrue?
Folic acid, also called folate, is an important vitamin in the development of a healthy fetus.
Can the disorder be prevented?