Question 1

can spina bifida occulta lead to tailbone pain problems in adults?

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No: Spina bifida occulta by itself is an asymptomatic condition. However co-existence of other spinal anomalies can lead to back pain.

Question 2

how common is this coccyx pain if spina bifida occulta down there?

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Rare: Most  spina bifida occulta is not associated with coccygeal pain.  It is typically asymptomatic.

Question 3

whats wrong with me if spina bifida occulta?

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Maybe nothing: The term occulta means that the finding was an incidental discovery during x-ray of your spine.  It can be a normal variant with no clinical significance.  Or - it could be associated with bladder problems, constipation, and tendency for pain in buttocks area.  It can be associated with tethered cord.

Question 4

could i have spina bifida occulta and not know it for years?

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Certainly: Most people with spina bifida occulta are unaware of hteir condition and do not have any symptoms from this.  Most of the time it doesn't cause any problems.

Question 5

spina bifida occulta can this stop someone from doing cheerleading?

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Spina bifida: Spina bifida occulta is a rather common finding on x-ray and is rarely symptomatic and i would assume in most cases not to interfer in cheerleading.

Question 6

nursing care plan for spina bifida occulta?

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Spina Bifida: Usually spina bifida occulta doesn't require intervention. Here is info on care for spina bifida: http://www.Nurse-ocha.Com/2009/02/spina-bifida.Html.

Question 7

is there any known link between scoliosis and spina bifida occulta?

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No: Spina bifida occulta is a mild defect of the spine where some of the bones don't completely fuse together to close the spinal canal.  Usually occurring at the very bottom of the spine.  This diagnosis is usually incidental.  And it just may be a coincidence if a patient has both scoliosis and spina bifida occulta.

Question 8

x-ray report - a spina bifida occulta is present at level s1 - what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal variant : Spinal bifida occurs when during embryonic development the neural tube which forms the spinal cord and surrounding bones does not completely close. Spina bifida occulta is one of the more milder forms with really no significant complications. There are many stages and grades from mild to severe.

Question 9

what exercises are beneficial with for spina bifida occulta?

Accepted Answer

Exercises: Spina bifida occulta is by definition a condition diagnosed by x-ray when evaluating a person for back pain ir injury.  As its name implies, it does not have symptoms and therefore does not require specific exercises.

Question 10

what do i need to know about spina bifida occulta s1?

Accepted Answer

Usually no problems: Spina bifida occulta refers to a loss of the posterior elements of one of the vertebrae. It is usually an incidental finding. However, it can on occasion be accompanied by other congenital abnormalities, such as tethered cord, split cord, or tumors.

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