Dwarfism

People with dwarfism have short stature. This means that their height is under 4' 10" as an adult. They are usually of normal intelligence. Dwarfism most often does happen in families where both parents are of average height.More than 300 different conditions can cause dwarfism. Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that affects about 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 40,000 people. It makes your arms and legs short in comparison to your head and trunk. You may also have a larger head and weak muscle tone. Other genetic conditions, kidney disease, and problems with metabolism or hormones can also cause dwarfism.The conditions that cause dwarfism can also cause other health problems. Most of them are treatable. It is important to have regular checkups throughout your life. With proper medical care, most people with dwarfism have active lives and live as long as other people.

Disease Alternative Name

achondroplasia

little person

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Dr. Sujan Agrawal

General Surgery

achondroplasia

A case of achondroplasia.it is a variety of short limb dwarfism.the average hight is around 4 ft. There is midface retru...See More

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Dr. Sujan Agrawal

General Surgery

thanks for the interest, comments and your contribution to this case of achondroplasia.lt has enlightened me.

Dr. Syam Sundar Patro

Top Radiologist of April

F.14. Dwarfism with deformities.

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Dr. Suvarchala Pratap

Obstetrics & Gynecology

HYPOTHYROIDISM DURING PREGNANCY. MATERNAL RISKS . 1) Anovulatory infertility, unexplained infertility. 2) Recurrent spontaneous 1st & 2nd trimester abortion more in antibody positive cases. 3) Preterm labour. 4) Anemia. 5) are ec...See More

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Dr. Sunil Deshmukh

Homeopathy

17 year old girl with c/o Dwarfism. ...suggest hom.medicine to increase height. ....

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Dr. Priya Chaitanya

5 year male child with mental retardation,osteomalacia,muscular hypotonia,dwarfism and frontal prominence on ocular examination has glaucoma,congenital cataract and blue sclera. what is theDx?

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Dr. Gowhar Ahmad

HESDING DEPT OF PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY OCULOPLATY NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY

CHILD WITH SUBNORMAL SEXUAL DEVOLPEMENT ADIPOSITY POLYDECTALY MENTAL RETADATION DWAFISM RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA WHAT IS DX

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Dr. Gowhar Ahmad

HESDING DEPT OF PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY OCULOPLATY NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY

SHORT STURE DEAFNESS FRONAL BOSSING DWARFISM NORMAL INTELLIGENCE BIL KERATOCONAS TELEANTHUS SPOT DX

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Dr. Dhananjay Davande

General Practice (Homeopathy)

A 15 yr male came with severe dwarfism, Proptosis Bitots spots Puffiness of face Severe anaemia Advice for further worku...See More

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Dr. Preeti Kahlon

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pt conceived by treatment and doing well but Level 2 shows short bones. No family h/o of any dwarfism. Pls suggest what can we do.

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Dr. Nayeemuddin Mohammed

General Practice

A case of dwarfism both siblings, diagnosed as growth hormone resistance, Laron syndrome with hypothyroidism in 2nd c...See More

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Dr. Sangeetha Swaminathan

Pediatrics

This case has been extensively investigated at Institute of Child Health at Egmore. Very high GH levels indicate GH resistance, Larons syndrome. F/H positive. Affordability of treatment is a important factor in prognosis. The institute has ...