What is spina bifida occulta?
Spina bifida is the defective closure of the vertebral column. Spina bifida occulta is a mild type of where the outer part of some of the vertebrae are not completely closed. Some people are not aware they have the condition although there may be a small dimple or birthmark on the skin
How do members experience spina bifida occulta?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spina bifida occulta*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Mobility limited by distance
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for spina bifida occulta*
Who has spina bifida occulta on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 24 | |
| 40s | 28 | |
| 50s | 40 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 115 |