Spina Bifida 1
Can it be fixed?
No
What is the main cause of spina bifida?
The main cause is unknown.
_____ ________ is the structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that affect how the body looks or works.
Birth Defect.
Which gender is affected most?
Males.
What diseases can also cause hydrocephalus?
Spina bifida.
Which gender is effected more?
Females.
An __________ is the most accurate way to diagnose Spina Bifida.
Ultrasound.
Vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, particularly as used in medical imaging, is called __________.
Ultrasound.
Can it be cured?
No but it can be treated.
How can it be treated?
With a surgery called shunt.
what else can it effect?
Peoples learning, like ADHD and Autisium, devolopment of the spine, and physical movement.
Bowel/Bladder problems, and inability to move legs and ______ of Spina bifida.
Signs.
The natural loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week is called ___________.
Miscarriage
headaches/large head, balance issues, and vision problems are all ________ of Hydrocephalus.
Signs
________ ______ ___ _____ is the main cause of Hydrocephalus in adults?
Bleeding inside the brain.
Which parent can it be inherited from?
Both
when is Spina bifida diagnosed?
During pregnancy or after the baby is born.
The death of a baby in the uterus at or after the 20th week of pregnancy, is called _____ _____.
Still birth.
What is the main cause?
an obstruction or imbalance in the flow, production, or absorption of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
What age can it occur?
Mostly infants buts some times adults 60 and older.
what is Spina Bifida?
A condition in which part of the spinal cord is exposed through a gap in the backbone
When does Spina bifida usually start to happen?
Within the first month of pregnancy.
Doctors give you a _________ of how your body is.
Diagnosis
What is Hydrocephalus?
A condition in which fluid accumulates in the brain.
Which drug can be a cause of Hydrocephalus?
Heroin.