Spina Bifida, Animation
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- Pathophysiology, types of spina bifida, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
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Spina bifida, or split spine, is a common birth defect of the spine and spinal column. It occurs when the neural tube - the embryonic structure that gives rise to the brain, spinal cord and surrounding tissues - does not close properly. When this happens, some of the vertebrae fail to form a complete arch around the spinal cord, leaving an opening in the spinal column, typically in the lower back.
In mild cases, called spina bifida occulta, only a small gap is formed and there are no other abnormalities. The baby may have a small dimple or birthmark with a tuft of hair on the back, but has no symptoms and does not require treatment.
When the opening is large enough, a sac containing spinal fluid may protrude out of the spine. This is known as spina bifida cystica. When the sac contains only the meninges - the membranes surrounding the spinal cord, the condition is known as meningocele. Babies with meningocele typically experience mild symptoms.
Myelomeningocele is when the protruding sac contains both the meninges and the spinal cord, and is the most severe form of spina bifida. Babies with myelomeningocele are prone to life-threatening infections and may suffer from lower limb paralysis, as well as bladder and bowel dysfunction.
Myelomeningocele also often associates with accumulation of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus), and Chiari malformation type II, where the brainstem and cerebellum drop below their normal position, causing problems with breathing and swallowing.
The cause of spina bifida is not well understood, but is likely to involve genetic, nutritional and environmental components.
Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is a well-established risk factor. Because the defect occurs in the early weeks of gestation, folic acid -rich foods and/or supplements must be started when planning pregnancy to effectively reduce the risk. Having had a child with spina bifida also increases the chance of having another child with the condition. Other risk factors include diabetes, obesity, some medications, and elevated body temperature either due to a fever or use of a sauna or hot tub during the first month of pregnancy.
Spina bifida is typically diagnosed during routine prenatal exams. A protein produced by the fetus called alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), can leak into the amniotic fluid and the mother’s blood circulation through the neural tube’s opening, and can be detected with maternal blood test or amniocentesis. However, ultrasound remains the most accurate method for spina bifida diagnosis, especially during the second trimester scan.
Severe cases of spina bifida are usually treated with fetal surgery, which takes place before the 26th week of pregnancy. Prenatal surgery may help reduce disability and the risk of developing hydrocephalus.
Myelomeningocele identified at birth requires surgery to close the opening within 72 hours. A shunt may be placed in the baby's brain to control hydrocephalus. Most children with severe form of spina bifida also require orthopedic care, bowel and bladder management, as well as treatment of other complications.
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Someone with Spina Bifida here 🙋🏻♂️ appreciate the detailed, yet simply explained video buddy
I also have Spina bifida. This IS an amazing video.
Same here.
من بچه برادرم این ضایعه رو داره .درمان داره ایا
@@trimmerman96what type of spina bifida you have
@@trimmerman96do u have any problem.my daughter recently diagnosed with this disease?
thank you so so SO much!!!!! watched so many videos and this is the first one that made sense to me thank you thank you thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Thank you so much for a precise video about spina bifida...It really helps..
I came here just becouse while watching aot I heard something about spinal fluid and got curious but I'm glad
Great explanation
Thank you
my son diagnosed Spina bifida and scoliosis. now 7 years old but His weight on 10,5 Kg
Allah helps you, i have one of my family who diagnosed from it to.
she lose control of her lower limp& her wight 15 kg when she 17 yrs old
Got it too 👋
I also have sb occulta and scoliosis.
Is it something that you usually have both?
Very informative
About to date woman with this disorder. She said most guys run when they learn about it. But I don't plan on running. If she's s good person, im all in.
Thanks 😊😊
Welcome 😊
Thanks sir
I’m 57 yrs old and just discovered I have spina bifida occulta , what a shock!
Edit: also told I have scoliosis.
2nd Edit: also told I have scoliosis and I am missing 2 lower ribs.
@@73v99
That is true, but I have suffered and blamed my pain on my other medical conditions 😢
I have hydrocephalus spinabifida and a clubbed right foot.i just turned 47
E conocido una persona ténsenos spina bípeda en una pierna
I Have Spina Bifida
Im 5 months pregnant with a baby that has myelomeningocele, im really scared, i dont know what to do
So sad😢 I'm feeling for you how your baby gets better. I'm not a doctor so I have no idea what you should do
My son affected with this
I have Spina Bifida
I have spina bifida please help me
Can you walk? Do you have paralysis?
@@kentjulesj.bendano9663 yes i can walk but i have a lot of pain.I am a 50 years old woman and i have two kids.
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What is spina bifida?
Kuzze vi aq
assalom alaykum doktor meni bolam endigina 5 kunlik buldi unga spina bifida tashxisi quyildi lekin men nima qilishni bilmayabman nima qilay qayerga boray
iltimos javob bering 😢men sizni tilingizni tushunmayman
Sir my son affected sacro coccyal disese sir , ...
It's cure
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Those who had spina bifida
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I m 7th month pregnant and doctors said me your child have a Spina bifida 😢
I’m 22 years old and have lived with Spina Bifida all my life. This is gonna be hard to get through but like I said I’m a 22 year old with Spina Bifida and I’d say I’m really independent.
Today I was also diagnosed with spina bifida I am 24 years old and don't have any symptoms.
@@Dr.strange25
I was dx at age 57 and also have scoliosis.
my son just pass away on this year 26/7 of spina bifida 🥲🥲🥲
too much congenital with him 🥲🥲🥲
he cant breathe /cant swallow
DR put a tube （ommaya）inside his brain ，because of fluid in brain.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
What type of problem he had
@@AizenSosuke5 hydrocephalus & Nerves exposed
Can I have your number
Thank you