Meningocele

Every week, I’ll post information on a Thursday about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

This week, I’ll share what Spina Bifida Meningocele means and what disability is surrounding it.

Meningocele occurs when a sac of spinal fluid pokes through the spine. This fluid is normally only around the brain and spine, but a problem with the bony covering over the spine allows it to poke out in this case. The malformation contains no nerves and may or may not be covered by a layer of skin. Individuals with meningocele may have minor symptoms.

Meningocele can cause weak, total paralysis of the legs, bowel incontinence and urinary incontinence.

Next week, I am going to talk about the 4th and final type of spina bifida which is myelomeningocele. Next week I'll start talking about Hydrocephalus
#SpinaBifida #Meningocele

I decided to do information Thursday. Every week I’ll post information about Spina BIfida and Hydrocephalus.

This week, I’ll share the types of SB. There are 4 types of SB, acculta, close Neural Tube Defect, Meningocele and Myelocmeningocele.

Starting next week, I will explain what each one is.
#SpinaBifida #occulta #ClosedNeuraltubedefect #Meningocele #Myelomeningocele