About Anencephaly

What is Anencephaly?

Anencephaly is a rare birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull. It is a fatal condition and most babies with anencephaly die shortly after birth.

What are the symptoms of Anencephaly?

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull. Symptoms of anencephaly include:

-Absence of the upper part of the skull

-Absence of the brain

-Absence of the scalp

-Absence of the forehead

-Absence of the eyes

-Absence of the nose

-Absence of the ears

-Absence of the upper jaw

-Absence of the lower jaw

-Absence of the tongue

-Absence of the neck

-Absence of the scalp

-Absence of the scalp hair

-Absence of the scalp muscles

-Absence of the scalp skin

-Absence of the scalp bones

-Absence

What are the causes of Anencephaly?

Anencephaly is a rare birth defect that occurs when the neural tube fails to close properly during early development. The exact cause of anencephaly is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Possible causes include exposure to certain medications, toxins, or infections during pregnancy, as well as certain genetic conditions.

What are the treatments for Anencephaly?

Unfortunately, there is no cure for anencephaly. Treatment focuses on providing supportive care to the baby and family. This may include providing nutrition and hydration, controlling seizures, and providing comfort care.

What are the risk factors for Anencephaly?

1. Advanced maternal age (over 35 years old)
2. Low maternal folate levels
3. Maternal diabetes
4. Maternal obesity
5. Maternal exposure to certain environmental toxins, such as pesticides
6. Maternal use of certain medications, such as anticonvulsants
7. Family history of neural tube defects
8. Certain genetic disorders, such as trisomy 18

Is there a cure/medications for Anencephaly?

Unfortunately, there is no cure or medications for anencephaly. Anencephaly is a fatal birth defect that affects the development of the brain and skull. Treatment focuses on providing supportive care to the baby and family.