What is Achondroplasia Dwarfism

Achondroplasia is a type of genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism. People with this condition have short stature, usually reaching a full adult height of around 4'0" ...

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Dwarfism???
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Ok, i am not sure if i have dwarfism or not. I am the shortest person in my family, i am 18, and i am only 4'7'' everyone else is average height. I also have hydrocephalus, which i know is common in dwrfism. and, sometimes it gets annoying when people don't believe me when i tell them my age. i look alot younger than i am. Which i guess is a good thing. im a way. my sister who is 3 years younger than me, is a foot taller than me, and my brother who is 9, is the same height as me. i need advise on weather or not i might have dwarfism.

Thanks!

Kimmy
Posted on 02/25/09, 08:02 am
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Reply #1 - 02/26/09  8:42pm
" Maybe you could ask your doctor to give you a referral. "
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Reply #2 - 04/03/09  9:41am
" Maybe, or you havnt hit your growth thing yet. lol
The best thing to do would be to ask your doctor.

:) "

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