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Spinal Dysraphism is a generalised term for a group of congenital abnormalities that can cause progressive neurological damage and therefore the deterioration of neural and physical function. The abnormalities are also sometimes known as neural tube defects. The feature common to all the conditions is an anomaly in the midline structures of the back, especially the absence of some of the neural arches (outward facing bony parts of the vertebrae), and damage to the skin, filum terminale, nerves and the spinal cord itself. It is therefore a congenital condition in most cases rather than acquired by injury.

Spina Bifida Occulta can also occur without a tethered cord. It is known that 5-10% of the general population may have mild spina bifida but in most cases the damage is limited to one or two vertebrae, the defect is invisible and overall it causes no neurological, musculo-skeletal, or bladder and bowel problems. Some people may suffer from backache which may be investigated through their GP and perhaps x-rays taken, and the condition may be detected by accident.

Some of the women realize that they are pregnant along after the actual fact and the main reason for that is that some of the symptoms may seem confusing.

If trying to find out if you’re pregnant you might try to look through the combination of couple of the typical pregnancy symptoms above.

Change/delay of the menstruation period- This fact that this may somewhat be connected with the pregnancy is not a secret. But be careful as sometimes women do not miss their menstrual period even during the pregnancy period though their flows are not that heavy or long.

Tender breasts- This symptom occurs usually after 1-2 months after the pregnancy. The breast may become tenderer if being touched, sore or swollen. The change of the nipple color also may be normal due to the milk flows.

Uncomfortable feeling while on the stomach- Sometimes it happens that while being pregnant it becomes more comfortable sleeping on the back and even it might hurt while lying on the stomach.

Appetite change- Pregnant women always become more sensitive concerning the food. Some of them might feel a desire of eating all the time while early pregnancy can influence into loss of appetite, too.

Signs of heartburn- This is also connected with the stomach. The pregnancy influences the stomach acid while turning it into a heartburn.

Frequent visits to the bathroom- You might feel like you’re thirsty all the time while this doesn’t affect the frequency to the bathroom visits.

Dear Reader,

Years of treating children with cerebral palsy (CP) has shown that a worldwide need exists for a concise. The website Cerebral Palsy Symptoms is a professional guide regarding this difficult problem. This website is an attempt to fulfill that need. The Guide is intended for use by physicians, residents, medical students and allied health professionals who treat children with CP. Website mainly focus on the latest concepts in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems and describe the associated impairments, providing suggestions for further reading. Treatment of the child with CP is difficult, often frustrating and sometimes depressing. This is even more pronounced in countries with limited resources for the disabled. Website is trying to provide information on how to proceed in places where resources are limited. An interdisciplinary management approach is the only means to integrate children with CP with the society and lessen the impact of the problem.

We hope that readers will benefit from our work and use this guidebook in the treatment of unfortunate millions of patients with CP worldwide.