10 Spina Bifida Symptoms
Article Sources
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Incontinence
People with myelomeningocele spina bifida and some types of closed neural tube defects may experience bowel and bladder incontinence. These patients might need assistance draining their bladder and having bowel movements at scheduled times throughout the day.
Additionally, patients may have trouble with incontinence during sexual intercourse. Medication might help reduce these symptoms and improve the patient's quality of life. Further research is needed involving people with spina bifida to understand these symptoms.
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