Spinal bifida adult
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which there is incomplete closing of the spine and the membranes around the spinal cord during early development in pregnancy. Spina bifida is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Medical imaging can confirm the diagnosis after birth. Most cases of spina bifida can be prevented if the mother gets enough folate before and during pregnancy. There are two types: spina bifida occulta and spina bifida cystica. Occulta is Latin for "hidden".


What is Spina Bifida?
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Spina Bifida And Incontinence - Bladder & Bowel Community
Exercise is important for people with Spina Bifida because it increases their ability to live an independent, high-quality life. In general, exercise strengthens muscles and bones, helps maintain a healthy mood and weight, and reduces the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. Adults should also engage in muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups for 2 days a week. Children and teens age should engage in moderate to vigours aerobic exercise 60 minutes a day, which should include muscle strengthing and bone-strengthening activities 3 days a week.



Living with Spina Bifida: Young Adults
Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects in the world. There are three kinds of spina bifida. The most severe form is called myelomeningocele , aperta , or open spina bifida.





This section of the website provides information about living with spina bifida at different ages. Meeting the complex needs of a person affected by spina bifida involves the whole family and can be challenging at times. Finding resources, knowing what to expect, and planning for the future can help. People with spina bifida and their parents talk about their lives and spina bifida.
