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A person with Spina Bifida should not fail to examine the lower half of his/her body daily for sores, because they may get sores and be unaware of them, and that can allow the sores to become serious. They should not fail to drink enough water daily, because people with Spina Bifida often have problems with urinary tract infections and constipation. They should not let themselves get depressed because of their inabilities, but should strive to be positive and focus on their abilities.
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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.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
How many cups of fluid should a person with Spina Bifida drink?
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).
Are heart problems and spina bifida related?
No. Spina Bifida does not cause heart problems. It is possible for a person who has Spina Bifida to also have heart problems, but they are just two unrelated conditions in the same person.
How can a person be high risk for Spina Bifida?
You cannot "get" Spina Bifida after birth, it is a birth defect. An unborn child can be at risk for Spina Bifida by his/her mother not getting enough folic acid during and before pregnancy, and also if there is a family history of Spina Bifida.
Why won't a sore heal on my son who has Spina Bifida?
The reason sores don't heal on the lower body of a person with Spina Bifida has to do with there being less blood circulation in that area because of the Spina Bifida. But your son can see a specialist for wound care and that should help.
What happens if you were not diagnosed with Spina Bifida as a child?
That is unlikely to happen unless you have the mildest form of Spina Bifida, known as Spina Bifida Occulta. If you were not diagnosed with it as a child, it might be discovered during an X-ray or MRI. It could explain any leg weakness, back pain, or bowel or bladder problems you have had, if you have had these problems. But many people with Spina Bifida Occulta do not have any symptoms at all other than a dimple or hair patch on the skin at the location on the spine where the defect is.
what does Spina bifida look like?
Often there is no physical difference in the appearance of a person with Spina Bifida Occulta than any other person. But sometimes there may be a patch of hair on the lower back, or a "dimple" on the lower back that is an indication of Spina Bifida Occulta.
Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.
How did Spina Bifida get its name?
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
What illness is Chris Farlowe suffering from?
Spina bifida
Why did they name Spina Bifida?
Spina is Latin for "spine" and Bifida is Latin for "split" or "open" and that is exactly what Spina Bifida is, an opening or split in the spine.
