thorn bífida is a default congépermanent disability which literally means that the spine is divided. It is a conditionón that occurs when the babyé is in the úuterus and its spine does not close completely. only in the United States, every dayíto are born around 8 babyés with spine bífida or with a similar birth defect of the brain or spinal cord.
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¿Whaté causes the spine bífida and what are the types of spina bísure they exist?
Although it is not known for sure whaté is what causes the spine bítrust, the MéDoctors believe that genetic factorséethical and environmental, can act together and cause this disease. As for the different types of thorn bítrust, these are the four identified so far:
- Occult Spinal Dysraphism. In this case, the babiesés with this type of thorn bífida have a dimple in their lower back. Because the biggestíto the babiesés with dimples do not have occult spinal dysraphia, the MéDoctors should verify the diagnosis by using special tools and tests to be sure.. Other signs of this condition include red, hyperpigmented spots on the back, así like strands of hair or smallñthe bulks. in a babyé with this conditionón, the méspinal cord cannot grow properly, which causes serious problems in the growth of the smallñO.
- Espina Bíhidden fida. It is known in this way since approximately the 15% of healthy people who suffer from it and do not know it. Generally not cause byñno obvious injuries, even the méspinal cord and nerves are fine, however, people discover that they have this condition, when having an x-rayá of the back. It is considered an accidental discovery because the x-raysás are usually done for other reasons. on few occasions, people can experience pain and síntomas neurológicos.
- Meningocele. It is a defect that appears in the form of a smallñto bag húmeda called cyst, that protrudes throughés of the defect in the spine. The nerve fluid is in the sac and there is usually no damage.ñyou on the nerves. People with this conditionón may have mild disabilities.
- Espina Bífida Quística. It is the type of thorn bífida más serious that occurs when parts of the méspinal cord enter through the open area of the vertebral column, teasing daños in the nerves and other disabilities. Between 70 al 90% of the childrenños con this type of spine bítrust, they have a lot ofífluid in the brain. This occurs because the lífluid that protects the brain and méspinal game, cannot drain properly. His accumulationón causes takenón e swellingón; if it is not, the little one's headñor grows too bigñor and can experience daño cerebral.
¿Cóhow is thorn b treatedítrust?
Because nervous tissue is givenñto or lose, it is impossible to replace and therefore there is no cure for spina bítrust. Nonetheless, there are some effective treatments for spina bífida that focus mainly on promoting the functioning and independence of smallños. The type of treatment depends on the type of thorn bítrust to suffer. For instance, a babyé with spine bífida thatística is usually operated on two or three daysíundress themés of his birth to prevent infections and avoid máyesñbone in the méspinal game.
Inñthose with meningocele, usually treated with surgeryía and there is a risk that the little oneñor become paralyzed. The biggestíto the childrenñthose with this conditionóthey don't grow well, but they must be checked by a medium to avoid serious problems. The little onesñthose with occult spinal dysraphia, must be treated by a surgeon, since in the majoríMost of the cases require surgeryíto keep the nerves and the brain without damageñas the niñit grows.
¿Whaté can be done to prevent spina bítrust?
women of reproductive age, must consume ácido fóalcohol before and during the first three months of pregnancy. Because many pregnancies are unwanted, Women are advised to take a vitamin with 400 mcg the ácido fóLico every dayíthus during the time in which it is máthey may be able to get pregnant.
Conditions associated with the b spineítrust
Among the conditions associated with spine bífida más known we have, gastrointestinal disorders, the allergy to látex, the obesity, skin breakdown, learning difficulties, Social problems, tendinitis and even sexual problems. Spaghettién it must be said that people with thorn bífida must learn to move on their own without help, for which they can use orthopedic devicesétips, crutches or wheelchairs.
