Spina Bifida by Emmalee Williams

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Spina Bifida

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SPINA BIFIDA

This birth defect is where the brain, spinal cord, and meninges don't
develop properly. This causes some of the spinal cord and nerves to be exposed,
and in some cases it means the child will be paralyzed.

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CAUSES

The embryonic neural tube doesn't close correctly
Pregnant mothers don't take enough folic acid
Obesity in the mother increases the chances for the defect

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SYMPTOMS/SIGNS

Trouble swallowing
Leaning disabilities
Seizures
Hydrocephalus (water on the brain)
Scoliosis

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TREATMENT

There is no cure for this spina bifida
However, there is a surgery that puts the meninges back in place
and closes the opening in the vertebrae. But this surgery is the safest
within the first 2 days of life.
When the child is older, exercise keeps their bones from becoming brittle.

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Emmalee Williams

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