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People with dwarfism do not live a normal life.

• False, people with dwarfism live just like dwarfism. The only problems they have are with growth hormones.

Achondroplasia is the only type of dwarfism.

• False, there are many other kinds such as Achondroplasia, Diastrophic Dysplasia, and Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasias

There is no cure to dwarfism.

• True; there is no cure, but there is treatment for most types of dwarfism

No one can be a carrier for dwarfism.

• True, because dwarfism is autosomal dominant.

Most dwarfism cases are caused by spontaneous genetic mutation in the egg

or sperm cell.• True; there are many causes, but most are

caused by genetic mutation in the egg or sperm cells

Are there any cures or treatments for Dwarfism?

• There are no cures, but there are many treatments

What are some common surgical treatments?

• Inserting metal staples or rods into the ends of long bones

• Dividing a limb bone, straightening it and inserting metal plates

How does hormone therapy help people with dwarfism?

• The growth hormone deficiency is treated with injections of a synthetic version of the hormone

Can a person get treated after they are diagnosed with dwarfism?

• In most cases, there are no treatments.

Is dwarfism an intellectual disability?

• Dwarfism is not an intellectual disability. A person who has dwarfism is typically of normal intelligence and lives a normal life.

What is dwarfism?

• Dwarfism is a condition characterized by short stature

What is the most common type

• Achondroplasia

What is the most common way dwarfism is passed on?

• Most are caused by a spontaneous genetic mutation in the egg or sperm cells prior to conception

How is dwarfism found before birth?

• Some types of dwarfism can be identified through prenatal testing if a doctor suspects a particular condition and tests for it.

How is dwarfism found after birth?

• The doctor makes a diagnosis based on the child's appearance, failure to grow, and X-rays of the bones

Is dwarfism passed by males and females?

• It can be passed to the offspring by the male or the female.

What is autosomal?

• Autosomal means that it lies on one of the non-sex chromosomes, and is not in the X or Y chromosome

What does dominant mean in a cross for dwarfism?

• Dominant means that only one of the 2 chromosomes with the mutation is required to acquire dwarfism

• That means that there is a 50% chance that a child of someone with achondroplasia will also have it.

Is genetic mutations the only cause for dwarfism?

• No

• Chromosomal abnormalities, pituitary gland disorders (which influence growth and metabolism), absorptive problems (when the body can't absorb nutrients adequately), and kidney disease can all lead to short stature if a child fails to grow at a normal rate

When do you know if you are diagnosed with dwarfism?

• A person with dwarfism is usually diagnosed with dwarfism after they are born or after 1-3 years