Question 1

whats wrong with me if spina bifida occulta?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what defines a spina bifida as spina bifida occulta?

Accepted Answer

Skin covering: Spina bifida occulta, like open spina bifida, is a congenital malformation involving a problem with closing of the neural tube during development.  However, there is not exposed neural tissue in spina bifida occulta.  There can be tracts connecting the skin to the spinal cord, or lipomas or bands (tight filum) which can cause neurologic deficit. There can also be bony issues.

Question 3

what is a good type of mattress for spina bifida occulta?

Accepted Answer

Spina bifida is usua: lly is an incidental finding on x-rays &amp; is an asymptomatic condition.  If U have back pain it would B from another condition. As far as mattresses R concerned, U have 2 decide by trying different types. Everyone has a different preference.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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 6

i have spina bifida occulta diagnosed as teen; could it get worse?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Spina bifida occulta is the mildest type of spina bifida.  So long as you do not have a tethered cord, it will probably not become worse.

Question 7

if you have spina bifida occulta at age 16, could it get worse with age, or is it very stable?

Accepted Answer

Spina Bifida: Spine bifida occulta is present when there is a cleft between the left and right components of the spine usually at the L5 level.  Most of the time there are no symptoms but this process can be associated with alignment problems of the spine and coupled with expected degeneration of the spine, can become unstable or symptomatic later in life.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

spina bifida occulta can this stop someone from doing cheerleading?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can i mountain hike, run n jof uphill if i have spina bifida occulta.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your condition should not be reason to not engaging in the activities you mentioned.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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