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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.
Answered 3/10/2014
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Yes: Spinal kyphosis convex curvature or lordosis , concave curvature. Varus (bowleg) or valgus , knock knee deformities. Frequently have ear infections (due to eustachian tube blockages), sleep apnea and hydrocephalus.
Answered 3/11/2014
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