Symptoms Of Spina Bifida

Coordination Problems

The buildup of fluid that occurs in spina bifida can also cause both long and short-term coordination problems. When the fluid puts too much pressure on the cerebellum, the language processing and physical coordination center of the brain, these functions and processes suffer. Visual coordination is also a side effect that can occur because of the fluid buildup in the brain, making seemingly easy and mundane tasks, like tying one's shoes, difficult to impossible. When the lower limbs become weakened enough, the patient may also be required to wear leg braces to prevent the misshaping of bones and dislocating of joints.