Dwarfism

What is dwarfism and how to identify

1. Dwarfism

2. What is Dwarfism An adult height of 4 ft 10 inches or under. Dwarfism is not a disease Is short stature resulting from a particular medical condition.

3. What causes Dwarfism Metabolic or hormonal disorders in infancy or childhood. Chromosomal abnormalities Pituitary gland disorders –which influence growth and metabolism. Kidney diseases Absorptive problem-when the body can't absorb nutrients adequates

4. Who is affected with Dwarfism Everyone can be affected by Dwarfism. One of the most common of all causes of dwarfism is a spontaneous genetic mutation in the egg or sperm cell. Dwarfism parents may have average height parents.

5. categories Disproportionate dwarfism average-size torso and shorter arms and legs or a shortened trunk with longer limbs

6. Proportionate dwarfism the body parts are in proportion but shortened.

7.  include Achondroplasia The most common form of dwarfism, achondroplasia occurs in about one out of 26,000 to 40,000 babies. a large head with a prominent forehead a flattened bridge of the nose protruding jaw crowded and misaligned teeth forward curvature of the lower spine bowed legs flat, short, broad feet "double-jointedness"

8. Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasias (SED) A less common form of dwarfism, SED affects approximately one in 95,000 babies. club feet cleft palate severe osteoarthritis in the hips weak hands and feet barrel-chested appearance

9. Diastrophic dysplasia A rare form of dwarfism, diastrophic dysplasia occurs in about one in 100,000 births. deformed hands and feet limited range of motion cleft palate ears with a cauliflower appearance

10. World shortest woman Records with a height of 62.8 centimeters (2 ft 0.6 inches. Jyoti Amge

11. Dwarfism Diagnosis At Birth X-rays physical exam Achondroplasia, SED,  Diastrophic dysplasia   genetic testing

12. Dwarfism Treatments Physical therapy Occupational Therapy