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Hi, my nephew was born with spina bifida. his bowl and urinary movenents are not intact, no foot reflexes. is there any way to cure this condition?

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no: The damage to the spinal nerves occurred because of a developmental problem. There is no way to reverse this but there are many ways to make this a problem he can live with. Consult pediatric rehabilitation experts. Your pediatric neurosurgeon can direct you.

Answered 10/16/2013

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