Neural Tube Defect Causes- 18 Questions Answered

I got abortion 2 times at age 21&23 because of high risk of alpha feta protein causes ntd (Neural tube defect) . what can I do for that , is there any permanent cure before pregnancy plan?

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Dr. Chethan R SGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Hi.... If you're pregnant or might become pregnant, it's critically important to get enough folic acid, the synthetic form of vitamin B9, also known as folate. Folic acid helps prevent neural tube def ... Read More

My quad screening test says High AFP AND THUS HIGH RISK OF NEURAL TUBE DEFECT, BUT MY USG done on the same days says fetal spine morphology is normal, so which one is accurate?

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I had gone for a quadruple test few days back and the reports says that the chances of Neural Tube defect is increased. Is it because I am doing home chores that the risk has increased and how can I control it? Any other suggestions.

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Dr. Sudeep SambharamInfertility Specialist | Solapur

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It's not because of your work. You need to undergo further tests to rule out chromosomal defects so you must Consult a Gynecologist. ... Read More

Hii am 18 weeks 4 days pregnant. Yesterday i received my triple marker report and it shows afp in hign level risk area for neural tube defects but in ultrsound of level 2, no such defect was seen. Now doctor has recommended to have aminocentesis test. Will it be safe for me and baby? How much accurate this test will be?

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Sir/Madam I did Quadruple test from two different big labs. 1st test done 2 days after USG says Neural tube defects: Spina Bifida 1:50 2nd done after 6 days from USG says 1: 352 There is a big variation. Level2 USG is also not detecting any abnormality. kindly guide which one to accept or any other advice. Further patient has low placenta with a

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Dr. Sarika DahiphaleGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Please meet fetal medicine specialist at your place as further follow up very necessary ... Read More

We are trying to get pregnant. I ovulated on Dec 23-24 . I sat in front of heater for 2-3 hours on Dec 27-28-29. Today I heard that heat exposure can cause neural tube defect. Can someone please let us know if heat can have an impact at such an early time?

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Dr. Santosh S BasarakodGynecologist | Bangalore

Nothing will happen.. please stop worrying so much and stop googling ... Read More

Level 2 scan doesn't show any defect in brain and spine, but quad screening done 2 weeks prior to anomaly scan showed high AFP and thus high risk for NTD. Doctor has not considered the quad screening results seriously after normal level 2 scan reports. So am I on safer side?

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Dr. Devesh GoelGeneral Practitioner | Delhi

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Iam in 6th month of my pregnancy I visited new doctor in this month. Doctor said to you have high risk neural tube defects in NT scan reports . But your tiffa scan reports was normal. Is there any problem ?

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Dr. Nita GujaleGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

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Share ur reports. And continue ur folic acid tablet ... Read More

Hello ..i..m 14 weeks 2days pregnant...Got my triple marker test done last week...neural rube defect is positive 5.23MOM and risk 1:50...My gynae told me to wait for 2weeks...they will be doing detailed ultrasoundand aminocentesis...Are thereany chances that my baby will be fine...Or it is fully confirm that fetus is not fine...m very much worried

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Dr. Sangita MalhotraGynecologist | Agra

There is only 1 out of 50 chance that your baby is not fine. There are 49 out of 50 chances that your baby will be fine. So Be brave and go through the tests advised. Leave the rest onto God! May God ... Read More

Hi Doctor I'm shamili 33 yrs old, past 2 months I'm using Inderal LA 20 tab for anxiety & migraine Last period date was 30th oct, i'm now 4 weeks pregnant, today i went to near by gynic doctor , she said it may effect neural tube in baby From today i stop taking inderal LA 20, but past 1 month i used that ....will it effect baby growth.. Do

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Dr. Gunjan AgrawalObstetrician | Jaipur

Please consult for proper discussion ... Read More

Hi iam in my 6th month of pregnancy. Today iam visited new doctor she is check my triple marker test reports and she said high risk. But your tiffa scan was normal. Is there any problem?

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Dr. Gunjan AgrawalObstetrician | Jaipur

Please consult for proper discussion. ... Read More

Hello doctor, What is the reason of neural tube defect in foetus. What are the precaution we need to take to avoid such defects.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 63 Views v

Dr. M.L.KothariPediatrician | Jaipur

Dear parents, It is noted that less intake of folic acid or, folate or B 9 results in neural tube defect. When ever planning pregnancy start taking folic acid tab 5mg once a day. ... Read More

Who is the best doctor/hospital for treating this? The child just got born on this Thursday around 9:40PM

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Dr. Mohit Kumar MathurPediatric Surgeon | Noida

Either neurosurgeon or pediatric surgeon who has experience in treating such diseases ... Read More

I am taking medicine for obsessive compulsive disorder (psychiatric) . Medicine - clonil 25, flunil 40, prodep 20 MG. After I got pregnant doctor suggest to stop for first 3 months. I have stopped for 3 months however I have taken in 3rd week of pregnancy for 10 days. Then again I have taken during 3.5 to 5.5 month of pregnancy. At 6.5 month my ba

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Dr. Venkat RaghavGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hello... ...The cause of myelomeningocele is unknown. However, low levels of folic acid in a woman's body before and during early pregnancy appear to play a part in this type of birth defect. if you h ... Read More

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Neural tube defect causes

I got abortion 2 times at age 21&23 because of high risk of alpha feta protein causes ntd (Neural tube defect) . what can I do for that , is there any permanent cure before pregnancy plan?

My quad screening test says High AFP AND THUS HIGH RISK OF NEURAL TUBE DEFECT, BUT MY USG done on the same days says fetal spine morphology is normal, so which one is accurate?

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I had gone for a quadruple test few days back and the reports says that the chances of Neural Tube defect is increased. Is it because I am doing home chores that the risk has increased and how can I control it? Any other suggestions.

We are trying to get pregnant. I ovulated on Dec 23-24 . I sat in front of heater for 2-3 hours on Dec 27-28-29. Today I heard that heat exposure can cause neural tube defect. Can someone please let us know if heat can have an impact at such an early time?

Level 2 scan doesn't show any defect in brain and spine, but quad screening done 2 weeks prior to anomaly scan showed high AFP and thus high risk for NTD. Doctor has not considered the quad screening results seriously after normal level 2 scan reports. So am I on safer side?

Iam in 6th month of my pregnancy I visited new doctor in this month. Doctor said to you have high risk neural tube defects in NT scan reports . But your tiffa scan reports was normal. Is there any problem ?

Hi iam in my 6th month of pregnancy. Today iam visited new doctor she is check my triple marker test reports and she said high risk. But your tiffa scan was normal. Is there any problem?

Hello doctor, What is the reason of neural tube defect in foetus. What are the precaution we need to take to avoid such defects.

Who is the best doctor/hospital for treating this? The child just got born on this Thursday around 9:40PM

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