Achondroplasia+(Dwarfism)

the most common form of shortness with disproportionally short limbs because the cartilidge has difficulty forming to bone.
 * Achondroplasia:**

-mutations in the FGFR3 gene ( when the G is replaced with an A) - Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. -only one parent has to have this in order to pass it on.
 * Causes:** Hormone imbalances, and metabolic problems.

Adults with the condition will develop sway of lower back. __Doctors__ think it may be associated with health problems. These problems may include-
 * Signs & Symptoms**
 * short stature
 * short arms
 * short legs
 * enlarged head
 * bowed legs
 * decreased muscle tone
 * breathing disorders
 * __obesity__
 * re-occuring ear infections


 * Treatments**
 * Achondroplasia cannot actually be treated to get rid of but there are ways to help people deal with it in their lives
 * social and family support
 * regular check-ups with healthcare provider
 * somatrophin (human growth hormone) to treat short stature; is most beneficial to begin at 1-6 years of age
 * most orthopedic problems such as, craniocervical stenosis, thoracolumbar kyphosis, or spinal stenosis are all related to the spine and can be sergically controlled, though they cannot be fully corrected
 * nutritional counseling


 * Graphics**



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