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Spina Bifida has been here as long as man walked this earth Spina Bifida was founded by Professor Nicholas Tulp Spina Bifida got its name from Professor Nicholas Tulp It is estimated that Spina Bifida took place 12 000 years ago What is Spina Bifida A neural tube defect is a type of birth defect called Spina Bifida If the baby's spinal cord does not form properly it causes Spina Bifida There are three types of Spina Bifida one is mild the other is severe and the other is more severe Mild Form The mild form is the most frequent form of Spina Bifida is It doesn't usually cause problems nor need treatment You can't see the flaw but some people may have a dimple birthmark or hairy patch on their back Most people with the defect don t know they have Spina Bifida until they get an xray for something else More Severe The more severe form of Spina Bifida is called meningocele Meningocele is when the fluid leaks out of the spine and pushes against the skin A sign of Meningocele is seeing a bulge in the skin In lots of cases there are no other symptoms of Meningocele Most Severe Form The most rare and severe form of Spina Bifida is called myelomeningocele Piece of the spinal nerves pushes out of the spinal canal and the nerves are frequently injured
