Spina bifida (myelomeningocele, meningocele, occulta) - causes, symptoms, treatment

[@Amber_Dawn_Sky]

This is good very basic info, but as a 41 year old with SB, I must add that their are many variations in between these models. I was technically diagnosed with 'occulta' as a baby, but I have many of the lifelong neurological problems that are considered part of the more severe forms. I was also born with club feet, and had one spine surgery at age 4 plus several feet surgeries. Some of my neurological problems come from a tethered spinal cord, which is also a common issue in SB patients. A MRI of my spine looks nothing like a normal spine. I have a lipoma that many of my nerves go into at the base of my spine, slightly to the side of where a spinal cord should be, yet mine was "hidden" under the skin. I do have the typical indicators on the outside, but my diagnosis was the in the late 70's/early 80's and they know much more about it now than they did back then. Now adults with SB have trouble finding doctors who know as much about it as the patients. We tend to know more, because, sadly, it is treated as a childhood disease, not as a lifelong birth defect, even though it truly is. Thanks for teaching people about it... more awareness is needed for sure!

[@EternalGalaxies]

Thank you very much for your post. I was diagnosed with SBO but like you, am experiencing many more neurological complications. May I ask how your hidden lipoma was found under the skin? Was it during surgery? Your description of a spot next to your lower spine sounds very similar to my own physical sensations too.

[@harshadurgavlogs254]

I have a dought, hair with sack its called spinebifida occulta

[@josefinacalingasan8074]

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[@yvettemiller8101]

Wow, I'm sorry that your suffering with so much. I pray that you can find a caring doctor who is more knowledgeable and can help ease your pain. 🙏💕

[@debbiebezalel5271]

I’m 15 years old and i just found out that I have spina bifida myelomeningocele (the most severe part) I have a scar on my back and I was always told that they removed something and I’ve never given it much thought, I also have absolutely no sensation on my right foot, but I can still move it, I was told that it was this way because they touched a nerve in surgery and I lost sensation, my parents told me these lies because they didn’t want me to feel like i had limits or like i was disabled in some way, I have always performed badly in P.E, and people always tell me that i run funny, I just found out because i was having back pains and I started to limp a little, but im truly grateful for my parents because really if I had known I would have used this as an excuse to not do P.E, to stop running because I ran weird, anyway this video really helped me understand this condition but now im afraid, the doctor told me about how surprised he was that I can run, walk and do stuff, since I had the most severe type of spina bifida, and that Im really lucky and stuff but now there is so much that i dont know like will i lose the ability to walk as i get older??? Will my kidneys fail??? I’m so afraid now and i wish this limp never have appeared so I wouldn’t have known that i had this

[@Amber_Dawn_Sky]

Hopefully it will ease your mind to know that I am 41 and still walking! Painfully, of course, but mind over matter... I was made fun of as a child for limping, and sometimes people actually thought I did it on purpose to look tough! I have a large back scar, and had several club feet surgeries. It took me years to accept my differences because kids told me I was ugly and different. Don't let them bring you down, ever! You are strong and amazing. Take care of any urinary infections quickly, but try to avoid them at all. I had the worst ones during pregnancy, but I survived, and my baby, who is now 8 years old, came out normal and healthy! Your baby's will have a higher risk than normal of having Spina Bifida, but you can learn precautions if you decide later to have children one day. I wish you the best, and try not to worry much about it. We can live long happy lives; proof right here!

[@akauz7551]

Debbie Bezalel me too!!!

[@akauz7551]

I have the worst case and just had a tethered cord surgery

[@akauz7551]

Debbie Bezalel dm me on Instagram @geaux.noah and we can explain it

[@billkuo1]

watch out not to put too much pressure on the foot without sensation, purchase custom made sole to avoid developing calluses.

[@Audrey_Yo]

wow..... just with this one single video, i could clearly explain to others with confidence what i've just learned. these osmosis videos are amazing!!! thank you

[@kendrapooler2468]

Learned more in this video than in the 20 minute lecture from my GA professor. Thank you! - a very happy PT student

[@osmosis]

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[@maggiehunter10]

Thank you for such an informative video. My daughter was just diagnosed with Myelomeningoclele Manque. Your video helped me understand what a blessing it is that I can say the Manque part of her diagnosis!

[@consuellasmall0105]

Osmosis is making my nursing school experience much easier. I read the topic at head and then watch your videos to get a clear understanding you guys are a life saver thank you for your work!!!!

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[@samuelcountryman2911]

Thank you for the great explanation! I have been suffering from stage 2 kidney failure because of spina bifida and this info really helped out with learning more about it.

[@osmosis]

We're happy that we're able to help through our video, Samuel. 🙏🏼

[@chloegenalo3382]

this is so helpful to people, i have a step brother with a very extreme case of spinabifida, nice video 👍

[@osmosis]

Glad it was helpful, Chlloe! 💙

[@anvarjonhasanov5393]

Thanks, for Your video. I took many informatinons about spinabifida . But , I want ask You is it curable or not?

[@limasoniya9035]

Is he alright

[@joppegroffils4654]

very clear and relevant information, not too quickly explained and great illustrations. Your video's teach me in minutes what teachers try to explain in 2 hours. thank you very much.

[@queenniewong8258]

hahahahahahaha. XD indeed

[@judechukwunenye3093]

You are the best 👍

[@keanezafranabrisam]

My child was diagnosed with spina bifida, now 7 years old with a condition of 10 kg weight, sometimes admitted to the hospital 1 month 4x for the treatment process. thanks for information

[@s_t1959]

goddddd thank you so much I was hella confused all this time about the whole NTD got an exam in 3 weeks I feel so relieved thank you for the clear explanation with anatomy cuz that's exactly what you need to retain this

[@osmosis]

We're glad this helped and best of luck! 🥰❤️🙏🏼

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[@doumtabarnak]

You guys are absolutely awesome. Your videos are detailed and the explanations are easy to understand.

[@trevornakai-trujillo9573]

Spina Bifida cystica occurs when there is an actual protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges through a defect in the vertbral arch. Spina bifida cystica can take two forms. Meningocele and myelomeningocele. Spina bifida occulta is the mildest form of spina bifida and occurs when there is a gap in one or more of the vertebral arches, but the spinal cord and meninges remain within the vertebral canal. Approx. 10 percent of the general population has this variation in development. bladder and/or motor problems

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[@ilovemyboyfriend6567]

yey! thank you osmosis! this was our topic last friday and I need to review again about it though I have a notes,I still need to watch this for additional.

[@imranshareef4472]

your classes are awesome ....please make video on HYDROCEPHALUS

[@dsanchezc3]

great video..I feel like I got lucky..I have last defect occulta. I've never had a problem except for when I began to gain weight.

[@liellowndes1264]

Thank you ❤ not easily find like this information

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[@syedsharuqh41]

After surgery baby safe na.. Baby walking seeting and all happy na.. Sir tell me. My baby just born 14august 2021..

[@risktazerz8396]

Thankyou this really helped in my school project.

[@navinsingh3531]

awesome vdo...i completely underatand what is spina bifida instead of reading book....good job

[@kavyarukman8021]

thank you for all your videos. I'm gonna score good marks in my university exams . all because of you thank u so much 😄😄😄☺😊

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[@pronouncewithme2264]

This is so so helpful.. Thank u so much sir.......❤ from 🇱🇰

[@nisaarcana7241]

Thank you for helping me understand the back I’ve been so embarrassed of.

[@osmosis]

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[@louartist5186]

Relation to cerebrospinal fluid leaks and ehlers danlos? Please do videos on cerebrospinal fluid leaks and chiari malformations. Great job!

[@vinsukal3346]

The best video ever ❤

[@Tanvisatte]

Thankyou osmosis ❤

[@gumaclaus2380]

u have saved my embriology paper

[@osmosis]

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[@shubhamsonawane5597]

Very informative page.thanks for uploading such beautiful videos.

[@dianegetz5962]

You might want to update your video. It does not include the most severe form of SB . That Rachsisis the whole Spine is exposed with a 99 percent fatality rate. I have have myleomeningocele

[@maryriojas6285]

My brother had Spina Bifida. I think his was most severe kind. He couldn't walk or talk. Had fluid in his head so he had a shunt. My parents were told he wouldn't live past 3 years. He passed away of kidney failure at the age of 24.

[@JoeyandJasonfromTwoFeetBelow]

Awesome video! I've got Spina Bifida, and have always known how define it in layman's terms.

[@mikkokylmanen9296]

Great video. I wonder if the affected section of spinal cord (depicted at 0:46--> as the donut-resembling ring with a triangular piece missing) will remain that way or rather develop to a normal one with a delay (so that only the vertebral arch would defect persist). Because wouldn't some important, dorsal neural cell nuclei and tracts otherwise be missing from that level completely? Or is the neural tube enclosure defect tiny enough to not cause any noticeable changes e.g. in the function of sensory and motor tracts of the spinal cord?

[@carson6495]

always wondered about this. do you have a video on borderline personality disorder?

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[@thathappymind6916]

Very useful info in a crisp manner 🤘🏻

[@osmosis]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@JuhiMittal]

thanks! can you explain where does the 'spina bifida aperta' lies in the whole spectrum ?

[@loopylou6841]

A relative was born sleeping bc of the type of spina bifida they had. None of us got to see him either. All we were told was that he had the worst of the condition. They lost him at 5 months gestation so I'm trying to understand more

[@alimoore589]

This is a really good explanation.

[@lisagonzalez2902]

Subscribed. I enjoy the format of the videos!! Thanks for clearing everything up. ;)

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[@yassminahmed859]

Thank you osmosis ❤️

[@mae3528]

Hi i have a spina bifida, im french and im verry good !

[@salimamomin9434]

Hiii.... Glad to know that.... When u come to kn

[@Swan234]

I have Spina Bifida Occulta SPO Visuals: Dimple and Birthmark. Spina Bifida symptoms are as follows; * Lower Back Pains * Strain on lower back constantly * Sleep Apnea *Insomnia *Leg Numbness *Bladder and Kidney problems *Skin problem sore in-between my buttocks Some of which have become more frequent recently hense coming here looking for information... Spina Bifida Occulta has many symptoms and problems...

[@humamshbeeb6776]

You're the best ❤ THANKS ❤

[@monabasumatari4551]

Your videos are so very helpful

[@appleuserapple8940]

Can you tell me the mechanism of neural tube and an explame if impairment?

[@amitkumar-gx3bb]

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[@krishnayadav3145]

Hiii Amit I am very very problem piz help my child piz

[@sandradavis9882]

I'm a senior, diagnosed with Spina Bifida Occulta. Could someone please advise if arthritis in the spine is something that happens as the patient ages ? My back aches 24/7

[@thirdprof8603]

And before "leaving behind"in the definition.please guide

[@parvejbiswas1755]

Plzzz make more vedios on misculoskeletal pathology. ie.- Osteomyelitis, paget's disease, ewing's sarcoma.

[@feliperamirez1585]

thank you! I love all your videos!

[@ليليالعصيمي-ف5ظ]

it is a great video to explain because i have my sister having spina bifeda and because the spina bifeda she have a kidneys problem and heart problem the spina bifeda it is so hard to have it becuase is so sad at the same time

[@ahmedabdulrsoul3738]

Big thanks from sudan

[@RaquelNavas]

I have myelomeningocele I just turned 31 on Monday.

[@AmandaHW1984]

I'm 38 and have Spina Bifida.

[@AmandaHW1984]

Mine is oculta.

[@justinaigwe8017]

Excellent video Thank you

[@osmosis]

Hi Justina! Thanks! 💖

[@kaizoku5883]

i am diagnosis with the first type i.e. MENINGOMYLOCELE since birth having having urine and stool incontinence.. Thanks for the video.. nicely explained.. :)

[@billieeyelash7636]

I have that to

[@kaizoku5883]

@@billieeyelash7636 can we talk about it..?

[@billieeyelash7636]

@@kaizoku5883 yes how old are you?

[@kaizoku5883]

@@billieeyelash7636 i am 19

[@billieeyelash7636]

@@kaizoku5883 I'm thirteen lmao sorry I never check my phone so I didn't see the message

[@bephenomenalorbeforgotten4948]

I'm 19,I have just found that I have Spina Bifida noted at LV5 after I did a X-Ray Scan on the lower back because I have mild lower back pain,What Should I do, please? Sorry for my bad grammar. Regards from Egypt.

[@aleenazyt]

Consult a good doctor or maybe a neurologist

[@millielach545]

You will be fine I have the kind of spina bifida where I knew it happened from birth and I’m going strong 12 years

[@peampeameryn1760]

Do you have NEC video ?

[@I8MAX8I]

Awesomely done 👌🏻♥️

[@sirusubedi2419]

These videos are amazing

[@laurentiu244]

Very good . Thank you .

[@demibatik]

very well written

[@angelademaio6291]

Actually meninges aren't derived from the Neural tube, but anyway great video :)

[@prabhjotsaran2586]

Hey thanks for this video..it's very beneficial

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[@jyotismanarya4546]

lovely content ❤️

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[@thirdprof8603]

What did you say after "completely meet after...."please complete this line

[@byg2na249]

I have spins big idea occulta and I need to have surgery in a few days. My sacral dimple started acting up and now I need to get an abscess removed. I will give you updates.

[@okanturkylmaz4432]

What happened

[@anastasiaaa4094]

thank you. great video

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[@wyattbrowning9989]

Treat people who are different with rspectand as human beings.

[@buffyvampire7814]

I was told I had this along with tarlov cyst disease

[@deepikachouhanchouhan5554]

Thank you so much 😍😍

[@osmosis]

You're welcome, Deepika! 😊

[@akshitasharma1072]

Really amazing...👍🏻 The way you explain is the best way i think Thanks for the video Explanation level 💯

[@osmosis]

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[@harshadurgavlogs254]

I have a dought please answer eneone. Sack with hair its called spinebifida occulta?

[@jamessusman6308]

Can someone explain dorsal osseous dysraphism at S1?

[@srirambhardwaj2343]

Thank.you.very.much.sir.

[@lolozinhamarques453]

Olá, pode acontecer estridor na laringe, intestino preso, hipertensão Intracraniana, e deficiência cognitivo na espinha bifida oculta?

[@sandeepchoudhary7855]

Explanation 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@osmosis]

Glad you think so, Sandeep! ❤️

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[@oguzhanmall1482]

I find it thanks

[@drsd4169]

Super helpful

[@paryavisheh]

Thank you so much

[@flukeandfriend]

You use iPad for writing information right?

[@brittanysmith9565]

Just found out today that I have spina bifida occulta. Thanks for the info!!

[@syedyasirjamal7829]

Same here :/ what did you do for it?

[@harshadurgavlogs254]

Pls how to I identify ,I have cute son age 4 months he's back by sack with hair .with out fliud

[@NEWSBYTES.]

Good info

[@nelnel6593]

Thanks

[@riep.7286]

Hello, just wanted to ask, do you guys agree with Folic Acid fortification (adding synthetic Folic Acid to food), foods like rice or bread ?? Or do you prefer the natural Folate??????? I heard it decreases risk of Neural Tube Defects like Spina Bifida. Studies from 2015 says that Folic Acid fortification is 95% successful in terms of decreasing risk of Spina Bifida within 3 years but a synthetic is different from an organic.. so...... Just wanted to ask do ya'll agree with Folic Acid fortification?

[@karmelamariesamoro5880]

The amount of folic acid that’s recommended, especially if your expecting to conceive, is actually a lot around 400 micrograms per day and most of the time folate from natural sources is not enough to meet the daily requirements.... and for folic acid to really work and prevent neural tube defects like this, the folic acid regimen should have been started 3 or so months before pregnancy... so yes, in my opinion food fortification is a good thing so that we could Increase the folic acid levels of the general population even before they become pregnant...

[@ZiKi.1705]

open spina bifida is called Spina Bifida Aperta :)

[@eslammohamed7245]

ياريت حد يقولي علي علاج ليها لاني تعبت ادعولي

[@techieprathamshorts9038]

I am 18 years old and I have urinary incontinence problem since childhood due to which childhood dream was born with bifida please suggest me any treatment

[@faizaanjum9073]

My child has same problem we r searching treatment in homeopathy

[@mitch19636]

I have Chiari type 2.

[@alvaroalas2450]

i the mylo spina bifida and i always struggle with everyday stuff

[@kaizoku5883]

hlo.. are you of first type..? i am diagnosis with first type..

[@pardeepkashyap9373]

spinal dysraphism is noted at L5-S1 level through posterior elements from which herniation of CSF containing cavity with herniation of meninges and low lying tethered cord from bony defect -spina bifida with meningomyelocele Sir ye report h meri beti ki jo 6 month old h ab m kya kru opration krwau ya wait kru

[@pardeepkashyap9373]

@@swatijagtap8310 maine kuchh nhi kiya abhi but meri gudiya ke back pr jo dikkat thi wo ab badh rhi h

[@pardeepkashyap9373]

@@swatijagtap8310 hanji wo chalti h 3 years ki ho gyi h

[@pardeepkashyap9373]

@@swatijagtap8310 maine opration isliye nhi krwaya pehle to covid ki vajah se ab wo 3 years ki h to usko chalne me koi dikkat nhi h or jha se humne mri krwaya tha us dr. Ne bola tha ki agar isko chalne me koi dikkat nhi h to fir koi problem nhi h

[@pardeepkashyap9373]

Aapki gudiya ko kya problem h Kya koi extra charbi h uske sharir pr

[@pardeepkashyap9373]

@@swatijagtap8310 aap kon se distt. Se ho

[@RickyMaxFlowmax]

can you do hydrocephalus

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[@poojashinde6652]

Is it dangerous for future life ...plz reply me

[@kinseyridling9556]

It has a better life expectancy than it did when I was born 33 years ago

[@rdawg8514]

Isn't Spina Bifida with myeloschisis the most severe?

[@alimoore589]

I've not heard of this.

[@amolmore22]

cover embryology in ur videos... that will be very helpful

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[@Mr.T6338]

What if the back is just normal but curved like,and it does not have lump skin

[@pratheepaathi826]

L4-s1 which type ?

[@Merphbalphasar]

They just diagnosed me with spinabifida , because I had two l5's that have fused what type would that be?

[@bowlsie5668]

Occulta