Spina Bifida - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Spina bifida also called split spine, or neural tube defect is a birth defect in which a developing baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly causing a gap in the spine

Symptoms-

Open spinal canal over some vertebrae, usually in the middle or lower part of the back

Membranes pushing out through the opening in the vertebrae into the sack

Leg paralysis

Weak leg muscles

Seizures

Deformed feet

Uneven hips

Scoliosis

Bowel and bladder control problem

A gap in between vertebrae

Birthmark or dimple on the back

A cluster of hair on the back

Causes-
All of the exact causes of Spina bifida are not specifically understood. However, it involves a combination of genetics and environmental factors. Other factors that are believed to play a role include:

Folate deficiency

A family history of neural tube defects

Some medications

Diabetes

Obesity

Increased body temperature

Specialists to visit
Orthopedic Surgeon
Maternal-Foetal Medicine Specialist
Neurosurgeon
Pediatrician
Urologist
Medical Geneticist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk