Question 1

recombinant human growth hormonerhgh) is one solution for  achondroplasia treatment?

Accepted Answer

Short term effects: Some studies conclude that gh might be benefcial in the treatment of short stature in children with
achondroplasia in the first 2 years of treatment.

Question 2

who knows about achondroplasia?

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Dwarfism: About 1 in 20, 000 births. Genetic defect causes poor bone growth. Affected persons have a large head with small bones in the mid face. The arms and legs are short, but the trunk is long. Intelligence is usually normal, but walking is often delayed. They can have problems with the spinal cord being compressed. They can have children, but there is a high risk >50% of passing the defect to offspring.

Question 3

what are the symptoms associated with achondroplasia?

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DWARFISM: Dwarf with bulky forehead, saddle nose, lumbar lordosis, bowlegs inherited  as  autosomal dominant.

Question 4

should i be concerned if my friend is suffering from achondroplasia, wht is his percentage of diasability?

Accepted Answer

Can be a plus: I know a couple of achondroplastic dwarves and they like it -- one is an orthopedic surgeon treating other dwarves. He dislikes being called &quot;handicapped / disabled&quot;. Let your friend decide how he/she feels about it all, and accept whatever she chooses. She&#x27;s already gotten advice about how her being a dwarf affects accommodations that others must make in the workplace.

Question 5

which limitations do you have when you have achondroplasia(dwarfism)?

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Achondroplasia: Beyond the obvious limitations of small stature (being short) achondroplasia can lead to severe respiratory problems that can lead to death, also joint and spine problems including twisting of the spine.

Question 6

my son may have achondroplasia(dwarfism). is there a way to treat this?

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Yes and no: The complications of achondroplasia can be treated, but the underlying problem is genetic and cannot be "fixed.".

Question 7

hello docs, is achondroplasia dominant or recessive?

Accepted Answer

Autosomal dominant: It is an autosomal dominant disorder. There is high risk of spontaneous mutations. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001577.htm.

Question 8

is there a mild form of achondroplasia?  a semi-dwarf?

Accepted Answer

Several short types: The commonly seen form of achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant form of short limb dwarfism. 80% are new mutations but it can be passed parent to child at a 50%/pregnancy rate. A fetus with a pair of achondroplasia genes has a severe condition & is unlikely to survive infancy. Their are a number of conditions that   produce "little people" & you may be thinking of another condition.

Question 9

can any doc tell me what's it like having achondroplasia?

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Achondroplasia: I would suggest a better way to answer this question is to go to web sites that deal with achondroplasia and speak with adults who have this disorder and find out from them what it is like to live with this disorder.

Question 10

any known health issues associated with achondroplasia dwarf women?

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Health issues: Your biggest issue woild be pregnancy. You would be high risk and your breathing might be comprimised.

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