Question
My baby was diagnosed with spina bifida shortly after birth, and I’m worried about whether they can fully recover after treatment.
Answer
The treatment for spina bifida depends on the presence of clinical symptoms. If there are no symptoms, observation can be initially considered; if there are symptoms, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. The growth and development of infants vary from person to person, related to nutritional status and constitution. Some may show improvement as early as one to two months, while others may take more than six months.