How can you support a family member with spina bifida?

High probability: Spina bifida causes a lack of control and a lack of feeling to the bladder and bowel. Bladder infections and constipation are a chronic complication that can be quite serious. Most patients need to be on medication and cranberry juice to reduce the risk for utis. Serious stress reaction is a sign that the body is reacting to something such as infection.

Help them: To reach their fullest potential. Be alert for changes in functional status, as these can be signs of more serious problems. Lastly make sure they are followed at a multidisciplinary clinic as these patients get the best care there.