Patient's question:
I noticed a hole behind my buttocks, so the next day I went to Beijing Children's Hospital for a check-up. At that time, it wasn't confirmed that it was spina bifida. Since childhood, I have always wet my pants and bed. Even now, in fourth grade, I still can't control my urine and it comes on quickly.Doctor's answer:
Spina bifida-induced neurogenic bladder must be surgically treated, and the smaller the patient, the better. We generally treat it after birth at 2-3 months. Therefore, an MRI should be performed. If there are intraspinal abnormalities, such as spinal cord tethering, surgical treatment is required. See: Dr. Dong's neurosurgical space, examples of intraspinal spina bifida.Children have weaker immune systems, so they are more prone to pediatric spina bifida. For parents, do not panic. It is important to take the child to a professional hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner. Additionally, regular check-ups should be conducted for the child, and medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.