What is spina bifida occulta

Jeff: I had a back x-ray and found out I have spina bifida occulta. I’m not having any problems, and without the x-ray, I wouldn’t have known anything was wrong. Dr. Dean: The spinal column is a tube. Tubes are formed in the embryo by tis…

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s a group of conditions that affect the spinal column, which is made of small bones called vertebrae. Affecting 10 to 20 percent of people who are otherwise healthy, Spina Bifida Occulta is rel…･ About Brain Anatomy Each part of the human…

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Spina bifida is a medical condition that is characterized by the incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or meninges (the protective covering around the brain and spinal cord). It is the most common neural tube defect in the U…

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Does anyone know anything about a tethered cord or spina bifida occulta?

Q: My son is 2 1/2 months old and he has a tethered cord. He is scheduled to have surgery in dec when he is 9 months old. I am wondering if this is too long to wait because if symptoms start they can not be reversed. The surgeon wants to wait until he is bigger to do the surgery. I am just wondering if anyone has had the surgery or their children. Also what to expect. I am so scared to have it done but I know he really needs it. Any advice would be good advice. Thank you.He does have a small dimple on his back

A: my son had a Deep dimple in the lumbo-sacral area when he was born. and the pediatrician was worried he might too have a tethered cord. come to find out with a ‘butt’ sonogram that he didnt have it. most of the time babies who have the deep dimple, its just a dimple… sorry to hear about your baby having to have surgeryhere is some good sites to read up more on the subject (good luck to you and your baby)http://www.btinternet.com/~tetheredcordresources/spinal_dysraphism.htmhttp://edition.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00417.htmlhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spina-bifida/DS00417/DSECTION=8http://health.yahoo.com/nervous-overview/spina-bifida/mayoclinic–CB5F085A-6152-42FC-8CFC55380EF705A2.html

Can someone help me with spina bifida occulta?

Q: Im 15 and they just realized i have this condition. I know its the most mild form but some of the symptoms of this are Depression, loss of bladder control, and overwieght, and loss of bowel control. I have all of these symptoms. Is there any surgerys to correct the problem even at 15. Im willing to try surgery, even if elective. Im really open to any suggestions. please help.can someone give me information about it.

A: I have a friend with this condition and if it had occurred any higher on her spine she would be cripple or worse. She found out about it at 22 when she got an x-ray of her full body from a chiropractor. She cannot drink alcohol in large amounts due to the toxins leaving her stomach and hitting her spinal cord making her sick very easily, no danger of her becoming an alcoholic! This early detection and treatment by a competent medical provider is in your favor and be happy you know why these symptoms are occurring rather than suffering random things that are attributed to the turmoil of teenage hormones. When my friend went to her Doctor in the 1980’s as a teen for depression and poor metabolism he told her it was all in her head and to quit bothering her parents with hysterics.For some basic information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spina_bifida_occulta#Spina_bifida_occultaFor support:http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2700275/k.5F64/Spina_Bifida_Occulta.htmBest of luck to you.

Is posterior cleft deformity of the sacrum also called Spina Bifida Occulta?

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A: Occulta= hidden. This is a minor deformity as compared to meningomyelocele, which is obvious. S B occulta shows up on X ray. It may present with a neurological deficit. S B O is usually marked by a tuft of hair at the bottom of the spine, where the defect is.