Symptoms of Spina Bifida

The symptoms of Spina bifida vary from child to child. They could have a patch of hair, a dimple or birthmark at the location of the malfunction. They could also have a visible sac, not to mention nerve damage, and unable function of their limbs. Spina Bifida can also be tested while the mother is still pregnant through a blood test (alpha-fetoprotein), an ultrasound (sonogram) and amniocentesis.

This is the hair patch of spina bifida, in a progressed individual.

Sonogram

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