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Spina Bifida Treatments

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If your baby is born with spina bifida, there are several routes of treatment you can take. Your baby's options will depend on the type and severity of their disease. Know these treatment options to best help your baby.

Types of Spina Bifida

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Knowing your baby's type of spina bifida is crucial to figuring out the best treatment plan. Your baby could have no symptoms or could suffer paralyzation depending on their type. Here are the types of spina bifida.

Spina Bifida Causes

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The exact cause of neural tube defects like spina bifida remains unknown. However, spina bifida most likely results from genetic, environmental, and nutritional factors. Here are some common spina bifida causes.

Raising a Child With Spina Bifida

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Raising a child isn’t easy, and raising a child with extra requirements can be even harder. But you aren’t the only one, and you aren’t alone. Here is a little information about raising a child with Spina Bifida.

Diagnosing Spina Bifida

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Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect. When part of the neural tube does not close, one of the four types of spina bifida is presented. Here is a look at what spina bifida is and how it's diagnosed.

Treatment for Tourette Syndrome

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Tourette syndrome (TS) is a tic disorder that develops in childhood. Tic disorders are characterized by the need to produce a sound or movement repetitively and out of context. Here is what TS treatment looks like.

Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome

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Are you, your child, or a loved one suffering from frequent, involuntary speech and/or movement that can’t be controlled? You might be dealing with Tourette Syndrome. Here are a few common symptoms of TS.