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My brothers daughter was born on 23rd September with the complaints Spina bifida cystica with myelomeningocele at L4, L5 and tethered cord. I want to know about the treatment, complications, curability. When the treatment can be started.

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It's beyond this free platform to answer your query. It has at least 3 big page full of explanation which is required for your query to be answered. ... Read More

My L2 vertebra is deformed. I had a hairy mole/birthmark removed 30 years ago directly over my L2. I have suffered with Chronic back pain most of my life. Do I have Spina Bifida Occulta

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U ll have to get an x ray spine for the diagnosis.. Anyways spina bifida occulta is just an incidental finding unless there is a family history and u screen at birth..Again, Spina bifida will not caus ... Read More

I have Spina Bifida, mylomeningocele, which means I have a tethered cord. I’ve been to the doctor about back pain before and she referred me to a physical therapist. I really don’t need anymore advice saying to go see a doctor and try a mental thing. I want treatment to lower back pain when sitting against something with my knees bent and also when

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yes surgery will help you ... Read More

I have a 5days old baby girl who is suffering with spina bifida. Pls help us to save our baby.

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Take her to a paeditric neurosurgeon ... Read More

My friend daughter which is 1 year old had spina bifida I want to know is there any way to cure this and what diet should the baby take.

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Diiet is normal ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Can spina bifida be cured? Symptoms are aggravating at the age of 22 years. Can the symptoms be controlled? Please suggest any treatment

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It's a developmental abnormality of the spine. The treatment may be surgical according to your symptoms and signs. Surgical interventions are aimed mainly at preventing further progression of the issu ... Read More

When my daughter was born she was detected with spina bifida, though she had no effect of the same, we did all test and nothing seemed to effect her any of her motor functions. Doctor only confirmed a slight bent in the tail bone. Now she is almost 14 years old and is complaining of a pain at the point of mark when she arches her back or bends forw

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she may develop leg problem or urine problem kindly consult neurologist ... Read More

I used to take lot of weight and I used to gym For also but at the age of 27 I had stone operation after that I started feeling weekness in let and I got to know I had Spina bifida at l 5 and s 1. So I went to manu doctors they said it can not be cured but so I had panchkarma and felt good but I got to know one person had this and this solved by ho

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Symptomatic treatment can be given . Permanent cure can’t tell . Chat online for consultation and treatment ... Read More

Hi I am 27 year old and I just had X-ray and this is my report is 1.NO r.o.s suggestive of calculi seen at the k.u.b region 2.Both Psoas shadow appears as normal 3.there is spina bifida at I 5 and S 1 1. Is there any ayurvedic treatment 2.Which doctors will be best like for urine we say urologist so what doctor will be best 3.After knowing

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A child of my neighbour has been diagnosed with the Spina Bifida and Meningo Mylococl. Please describe the treatment procedure and best hospitals to visit along with estimated costs, if possible. Any best opinions are highly appreciated.

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The reports you have provided are incomplete. There are no details of the child's condition. Myelomeningocele has a wide spectrum with many variations. Each variant has different treatment. But the ba ... Read More

My friend aged 31 years. She's born with spina bifida. But till now she's fine. She has no. Complications. Can she put covishield vaccine. Will it cause severe side effects for her?? Her spina bi fida is mild. Doctor told its spina bifida occulta.

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Nobody can define side effect profile as every patient is different. But sure u can take the vaccine , no contraindication in your case. ... Read More

Reported Spina bifida screen positive in quadruple test. Patient also has bicornuate uterus, low placnta and retroplacental blood clot. Present gestation age 19 weeks 3 days

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Get a detailed anamoly scan done and review immediately ... Read More

I hv sacralization of lumber 5 S1 and straightening of cervical lordosis and muscle spasm and hv severe back nd neck pain and numbness in my legs too

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Rule out axial arthritis t to otherwise consult spine surgeon will guide you best ... Read More

In kub x-ray of my 2.5 yrs child showed spina bifida at s1level .what does it mean.pls suggest me the treatment.he has undergone pujo surgery 2 month ago.

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Spina bifida is a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord. It can be prevented by taking nutritious diet mainly folate d ... Read More

Lower back pain. Not sever but the pain is constantly there. I feel more pain when I lie on bed flat.

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Usually it should subside with Physiotherapy and back muscle strengthening exercises ... Read More

Hi, I was wondering if it is safe for me to get pregnant if I had a spinal surgery when I was a child for a tethered spinal cord?

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If you are asymptomatic now, it should be ok to get pregnant. To be on the safer side, get one MRI of spine before conception. ... Read More

My niece has born with spina bifida. she has been doing normally from month to month but the doctors in our locality scaring us. so looking for a peace of an advice and treatment details.

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Hi , thanks for writing to Practo consult. We need to have all reports and photo if back of child, to give any opinion. ... Read More

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