Spina Bifida is a health disorder where the bones in the vertebral column do not completely envelop the spinal cord, which leaves it exposed. This is a congenial issue, to be more specific it is a neural tube deficiency, occurs before birth and is the result of unfinished closure of the embryonic neural tube.

There are four major types of Spina Bifida, which are Myelomeningocele, Spina Bifida Occulta, Meningocele and Closed Neural Tube defects. In Spina Bifida Occulta, the symptoms are barely visible while Myelomeningocele is the most severe type. Though the exact cause is unclear but some of the causes can be low intake of folic acid, magnesium, niacin during pregnancy, Obesity and Diabetes in women, family history, intake of drugs used in treating Epilepsy or Bipolar disorder, etc.

The symptoms of this disorder many vary from being mild to severe and it affects both physical and intellectual growth. These include:

* Urinary and bowel Incontinence

* Paralysis or weakness in the legs

* Lack of sensation in the skin

* Accumulation of  cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), that can lead to hydrocephalus, and even cause brain damage

* Vulnerability of the nervous system

* More prone to infections, some of which can be hazardous to life 

Surgery and other treatment options are there that can improve the quality of life but the choice of treatment depends a lot on the type and severity of the symptoms.

Surgical options

1. Surgery to correct the spine: Can be performed within two days post birth where the spinal cord is replaced and the exposed nerves and tissues are settled back into the body. Then the space in the vertebrae is closed and the spinal cord is sealed with skin and muscles.

2. Prenatal Surgery: In this the surgeon opens the Uterus and corrects the spinal damage, mostly during the 19th to 25th weeks of pregnancy. This prevents the worsening of the Spinal Bifida post delivery.

3. Caesarean: This is a safer option for the exposed nerves, if Spina Bifida is there is the foetus

4. Hydrocephalus: This procedure can cure that accumulation of the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. A thin tube or a permanent shunt is implanted in the brain that extracts the fluid generally to the abdomen. Further surgery may be needed to implant a larger shunt as the baby grows.

There are Physical and Occupational therapy options as well like wheelchairs or leg braces and helping the child learn to do the routine activities confidently.

With every passing year, the Indian hospitals very meticulously update their equipment keeping in mind the rapid advances of the medical sphere. These centers of excellence are extremely matured to handle the most difficult health condition – be it for adults or for the younger age group. Similarly, for highly critical health issues like Spina Bifida, these hospitals have the finest treatment options and associated specialists are massively experienced to choose the most apt course of treatment.

The general assumption goes that treatment and procedures for health issues related to Cardiology, Oncology, Spine and Neurosurgery are very expensive; specifically Spinal procedures. But despite being very costly in other leading countries, these surgeries are still very sensibly priced in India. The cost of Spina Bifida surgery in India is very cost effective and these patients can enjoy huge cost differences and up to 60-90 percent cost savings.

The high success rates of the Indian hospitals are very assuring for the medical tourists; especially when it comes to very challenging health issues like Spina Bifida, the success rates matter a lot. Success rates act like an assurance not only for the patients but also for the family members. The international patients can be totally relieved when in India because the success rate for any surgery in India matched global standards.

* We are equipped with a network of the most advanced hospitals

* The doctors and surgeons connected with us are highly qualified and have vast knowledge about their respective fields

* We assure that the medical tourists are attended by the best and highly experienced medical professionals 

* Immediate medical visa support so that there is no delay in the treatment 

* There is assured usage of the most modern treatment methodologies, which help the patients in recovering at the earliest 

* With us the medical tourists can get the affordable cost of Spina Bifida surgery in India 

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