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Spina bifidas are considered by many to fall under the category of neural tube defects. It is known that folate (or folic acid, or vitamin B9) when taken prenatally (while pregnant) can reduced the incidence of neural tube defects. The recommended dosage is usually agreed to be at least 400 mcg. In order to be affective a woman should be taking B9 in the early part of her pregnancy, often before the test comes back positive. It is for this reason that many woman daily vitamins do already contain 400mg of folate. Talk with your health care provider before taking anything to ensure that this is right for you.
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Folic acid (vitamin B9) has been shown to reduce the risk of spina bifida when taken before and during pregnancy. It is recommended that women of childbearing age take folic acid supplements to help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida.
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What chromosome is Spina Bifida located on?
Spina Bifida is not located on a specific chromosome. It is a neural tube defect that can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. There is no single gene or chromosomal location identified as causing Spina Bifida.
Does spnina bifida affect the eye?
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects the spinal cord, not the eye. However, individuals with spina bifida may have other medical conditions or complications that could potentially affect eye health. It's important for individuals with spina bifida to have regular medical check-ups to monitor their overall health, including their eyes.
What is the pattern of inheritance of Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida is a complex trait with multiple genetic and environmental factors contributing to its development. It can be influenced by both genetic predisposition and environmental influences. The risk of having a child with spina bifida is higher if a close family member also has the condition.
Is Spina Bifida a recessive or dominant trait?
Spina bifida doesn't follow a strict inheritance pattern, but hereditary factors do play some role, though it is not completely understood yet. Mothers who have had one child with spina bifida have a 3-4% chance of their next child having spina bifida, while the general population only has a 0.1-0.2% chance. In the case a pregnant woman has a family history of spina bifida, it is recommended that they take a higher dose of folic acid than other pregnant women. Here again, folic acid plays a role in preventing neural tube defects (like spina bifida), but the mechanism is not well understood. Also, for an unknown reason, it is more prevalent in female children than in male children.
Is Spina Bifida autosomal or sex-linked?
Spina bifida is typically not directly linked to genetics, however, there may be a genetic component in some cases. It is not classified as autosomal or sex-linked because it is a multifactorial condition influenced by various genetic and environmental factors.
What effects does vitamin A have on Spina Bifida?
Vitamin A is not known to affect Spina Bifida. There is a correlation between folic acid deficiency in the mother and Spina Bifida in the baby, though.
What are the food that cause spina bifida?
Spina Bifida is not caused by any particular food. It is caused by lack of a vitamin, folic acid, which can be obtained FROM foods.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
Can you have a car accident and then develope spina bifida at age 32?
Not spina bifida. It is a birth defect. But you can become a paraplegic and lose the use of your legs. Spina bifida is caused most often by lack of vitamin B and probably by being exposed to certain drugs and alcohol in the womb.
Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.
How did Spina Bifida get its name?
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
What illness is Chris Farlowe suffering from?
Spina bifida
Why did they name Spina Bifida?
Spina is Latin for "spine" and Bifida is Latin for "split" or "open" and that is exactly what Spina Bifida is, an opening or split in the spine.
What groups or organizations sponsor spina bifida?
The Spina Bifida Association of America and SHINE (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality) in the UK.
What is Spina Bifida ICD-9 code?
Spina bifida's ICD-9 code is 741 Spina bifida occulta's ICD-9 code is 756.17
What is spina bifida cystica?
One types is spina bifida cystica or spina bifida aperta, which involves a sac filled with spinal contents along the spine.
