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* Patients with spina bifida have an increased rate of allergy to latex, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Approximately 68% of newborns with spina bifida have allergy to latex. Avoidance of use of latex-containing products such as examination gloves and condoms is critical in all patients with spina bifida since born. | |||
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Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of: | Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
History and Symptoms
- Early symptoms of spina bifida include:[1][2][3][4]
- Weakness or paralysis in the legs.
- Urinary incontinence
- Bowel incontinence
- Sensation problems in the lower extremity
- Motor problems in the lower extrimity
- Headache
- Orthopedic abnormalities:
- Patients with spina bifida have an increased rate of allergy to latex, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Approximately 68% of newborns with spina bifida have allergy to latex. Avoidance of use of latex-containing products such as examination gloves and condoms is critical in all patients with spina bifida since born.
History
Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of:
- [History finding 1]
- [History finding 2]
- [History finding 3]
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of [disease] include:
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]