Spina Bifida Treatment in India

Overview

Spina bifida is a neural tube disorder whereby the spinal column does not close fully before the baby is born. It is among the neural tube disorders. The neural tube is the formation that in further development becomes the baby’s brain and spinal cord, and tissues that cover it. Usually, the neural tube develops at the early stage of pregnancy and it is closed by the 4th week of pregnancy. However, in babies with spina bifida, it is similar to anencephaly in that at some stage of human development, a portion of the neural tube does not close or develop appropriately, and thus the spinal nerves and the bones of the spine are affected

Procedure Details

Spina bifida varies in severity, starting with a small opening in the spinal cord and coccyx area, resulting in increased spasticity in the legs and bowel and bladder dysfunction for severe cases of spina bifida. However, if needed early intervention such as surgery may be called for in the case of spina bifida even though the problem is not always fully addressable. It is a less severe form of spina bifida and is often asymptomatic. Occulta means concealed, in this instance, the defect is concealed with skin. There may be a little patch of hair on the part of the skin that overlies the lower spine, a birthmark, or a little dimple between the two rounds of the buttocks. In most cases, children with spina bifida occulta do not experience complications with their overall well-being and development. It is characterized by the meningocele spinal fluid as well as the meninges herniate through an abnormally formed vertebral opening, forming a sac filled with spinal fluid. This sac is clearly noticeable on the head, neck, or back of a baby. Although some patients with meningocele may not exhibit signs of genetic disability, others may present with symptoms as severe as quadriplegia with incontinence of urine/ stool

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