Question 1

nursing daignosis of spina bifida in neonate as pryority?

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Spina bifida: Suspicions or speculations can be done by any clinician a MD or a nurse or a NP based on clinical grounds. However confirmation of that suspicion can only be done through proper radiology work up

Question 2

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 3

what is the definition or description of: spina bifida?

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Spina bifida: Spina bifida is a neural tube birth defect. It is causing defects in spinal cord &amp;  bones of  spine. See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spina-bifida/basics/definition/con-20035356

Question 4

what is the fastest way to get info on baby that might have spina bifida?

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Diagnosis?: If your question means how does one get diagnosis of spina bifida during pregnancy, a well-performed ultrasound can provide that information as early as the second trimester. Amniotic fluid can have elevated enzymes associated with spina bifida which requires removing fluid from the uterus & some risk. This is slower but provides complementary information to ultrasound in questionable cases.

Question 5

are men with spina bifida less fertile?

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Maybe: It depends on the level of the spina bifida.  Low lesions (sacral) can lead to loss of ejaculation.  If the man is in a wheel chair, sperm quality can also be affected.  Many treatment options are available with a male fertility specialist.

Question 6

is meningocele and spina bifida the same thing?

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Yes: Meningomyelocele and spina bifida are an interrelated problem, in that all people with the former have the latter.

Question 7

can a spinal tap cause spina bifida?

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Unlikely: When was the spinal tap done? In utero? Later in  life? It is unlikely. Spina bifida is usually the result of a cellular migration disorder and not from a spinal tap.

Question 8

i have spina bifida and can i conceive?

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Yes: Yes. But there may be other issues that impact your ability to carry a pregnancy to term, or other problems with delivery. I would consult with your ob/gyn.  Good luck.

Question 9

can spina bifida cause chest pain ?thankyou

Accepted Answer

Depends on the locat: It depends on the location of the defect. Without knowing that only guesses are possible.

Question 10

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.

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