DWARFISM

DESCRIPTION

• Abnormally low stature
• Small size
• Results from a genetic or medical condition

CAUSES

• Achondroplasia
• Turner syndrome
• Groth hormone deficiency
• Deficiencies in other hormones
• Poor nutrition

MORE CAUSES

• Causes of some disorders are unknown
• Random genetic mutation in egg or sperm

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SYPTOMS

• Average size trunk
• Short arms and legs
• Short fingers
• Limited movement at elbows
• Short neck

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MORE SYPTOMS

• Broad,round neck
• Vision and hearing problems

DETECTION

• Measurements
• Appearance
• Genetic tests
• Family history
• Hormone tests

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TREATMENTS

• Tracheotomy
• Surgery to remove tonsils or adenoids
• Surgery to widen spinal canal
• Back brace
• Physical therapy

FACTS

• Usually no taller than 4'10"
• 80% are born to average sized parents
• The word "midget" is considered highly offensive