How do NTDs affect a person?
Unfortunately, babies with Anencephaly do not survive for long after birth. The effects of spina bifida vary, depending on the size and position of the lesion on the spine, and the nerve damage involved. There may be paralysis below the level of the lesion, curvature of the spine and bladder and bowel problems. Hydrocephalus may affect memory, organisational skills and coordination, and cause headaches. Hydrocephalus often needs treatment to control the pressures inside the head.
