spina bifida (Split Spine) |
• Spina Bifida is a birth defect in which a developing baby’s spinal cord fails to develop properly.
• Occurs in 3 forms, each varying severity (Spina Bifida Occulta, Meningocele, Myelomeningocele) testBlood tests doctor will most likely check for spina bifida by first performing the following:
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signs and symptons
o Symptoms can sometimes be seen on the skin above the spinal defect (abnormal tuft of hair, birthmark, or protruding spinal cord tissue)
o Pain in the back of the legs
o Weakness in the legs
o Change in bladder or bowel function
o Seizures
o Paralysis
o Orthopedic Problems (deformed feet, uneven hips, scoliosis, etc.)
o Pain in the back of the legs
o Weakness in the legs
o Change in bladder or bowel function
o Seizures
o Paralysis
o Orthopedic Problems (deformed feet, uneven hips, scoliosis, etc.)