Q: Any known health issues associated with achondroplasia dwarf women?

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

Q: Would doing cpr be the same on a dwarf as it is on a normal sized human being?

Internal organs are proportionately in same relative position as normal sized patients.

Q: Can you tell me if the reproductive system of a dwarf is the same length and size of a average sized female?

the most common form of dwarfism, but there are over 200 types, so you need to specify which type. For A.D., the uterus can be normal size but its placement is abdominal, not pelvic. Penile & testicular size in males with AD can be within normal limits. The lungs can be compromised by malformations of the spine & rib cage, requiring expert care for labor & delivery of a little person female.

Q: Is there any cure for dwarf tape worm?

Quinacrine and other antihelminthic drugs work when used appropriately.

Q: Can dwarfs have babies?

In most types of dwarfism, there are no reproductive issues and there is no impact on fertility. However, due to the anatomy, it is advised to have good prenatal care as there can be complications due to collagen laxity in some forms of dwarfism.

Question 1

I am nineteen years old and am 4"8' in height am i considered a dwarf or midget?

Accepted Answer

Short for your age we use cdc 
calculator: cdc height for age percentiles for girls (2 to 20 years)

age /height to get z score , your is -16 (short stature).
Remember it's not your height what counts only what is between your shoulders (your brain).

Question 2

Will a dwarf have a child with normal height if the mom is?

Accepted Answer

Some types of dwarfism are genetic and range from a dominant trait to a random one. The odds depend on the type of dwarfism. Consult with a specialist in genetics to derive a detailed answer specific to your situation.

Question 3

When are you officially considered a "dwarf"?

Accepted Answer

Dwarf in medicine is considered a politically incorrect term, in terms of definition it use to define short people who are proportionate ( meaning the limbs and main body are in adequate proportions). If you want a strct definition it would be somebody who is less that 4 stard deviation for the population for a given sex.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

What is the medical term for a midget, dwarf or little person?

Accepted Answer

short stature, usually < 58 " as adults. A variety of genetic conditions cause dwarfism, characterterized by disproportionate body proportions, skeletal anomalies & other medical conditions. "Midget" is a pejorative term for people with proportionate short stature from a variety of genetic, nutritional, & other medical causes. Use " little person" or " a person with ....", a specific diagnosis.

Question 6

Any known health issues associated with achondroplasia dwarf women?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Would doing cpr be the same on a dwarf as it is on a normal sized human being?

Accepted Answer

Internal organs are proportionately in same relative position as normal sized patients.

Question 8

Can you tell me if the reproductive system of a dwarf is the same length and size of a average sized female?

Accepted Answer

the most common form of dwarfism, but there are over 200 types, so you need  to specify which type. For A.D., the uterus can be normal size but its placement is abdominal, not pelvic. Penile & testicular size in males with AD can be within normal limits. The lungs can be compromised by malformations of the spine & rib cage, requiring expert care for labor & delivery of a little person female.

Question 9

Is there any cure for dwarf tape worm?

Accepted Answer

Quinacrine and other antihelminthic drugs work when used appropriately.

Question 10

Can dwarfs have babies?

Accepted Answer

In most types of dwarfism, there are no reproductive issues and there is no impact on fertility.  However, due to the anatomy, it is advised to have good prenatal care as there can be complications due to collagen laxity in some forms of dwarfism.

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I am nineteen years old and am 4"8' in height am i considered a dwarf or midget?

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Will a dwarf have a child with normal height if the mom is?

When are you officially considered a "dwarf"?

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

What is the medical term for a midget, dwarf or little person?

Any known health issues associated with achondroplasia dwarf women?

Would doing cpr be the same on a dwarf as it is on a normal sized human being?

Can you tell me if the reproductive system of a dwarf is the same length and size of a average sized female?

Is there any cure for dwarf tape worm?

Can dwarfs have babies?

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