achondroplasia

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What is achondroplasia?

Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with achondroplasia?
What are the symptoms associated with achondroplasia?
What are the treatment options for achondroplasia?

Posts on achondroplasia (21)

Burning numbness in right leg only - Neurology Community

- May 20, 2008
I have achondroplasia which is a form of dwarfism, and most everyone with this has spinal s...

Painful Mouth - Dental Health Community

- Jun 09, 2007
For three days now, my mouth has been hurting and is very tender. I can hardly brush my te...

constant over thinking , depression please help - Depression Community

- Mar 11, 2007
hello i am 20 year old female who has been recently been diagnosed with depression.it all s...

no period - Menopause Community

- May 20, 2007
Sence i can remeber my period has been off the first couple of years i was right on, then l...

Chronic Hives with Severe Flare Up - Allergy Community

- Nov 21, 2008
Hi Doctor, I've been under the care of an allergist for the past 5 years for the treatment...

Helpful tips to deal with panic attacks - Anxiety Community

- Mar 26, 2008
1. Remember that although your feelings of stress and symptoms are very frightening, they a...

Lymph Node Removal - Breast Cancer Community

- Feb 08, 2007
My wife was recently diagnosed with Infiltrating Lobular Carc. (Grade 1, 1.2 cm) with resid...

granulomas and cancer?? - Lung Cancer Community

- Jan 25, 2008
I have recently had chest tightness and shortness of breath and on my chest xray it showed ...

LeeAnne - Mommy to Olivia - Pediatric Endocrinology Expert Forum

- Feb 05, 2008
HI- My daughter is 15 months old. She is 25 3/4" tall and 19 pounds. She was 6lb. 2 oz. a...

achondroplasia diagnosis - Pregnancy 18-34 Community

- Apr 03, 2009
I was told my baby had short arms and legs and was then asked to see a specialist for it. ...
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