Achondroplasia
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What is achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is a type of dwarfism caused by a problem with converting cartilage to bone. Associated health problems can include apnea, obesity, or recurrent ear infections. Individuals with achondroplasia generally have normal intelligence. It is the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism.
Common symptoms reported by people with achondroplasia
Treatments taken by people with achondroplasia
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Compare treatments taken by people with achondroplasia
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Who has achondroplasia on PatientsLikeMe?
- 10 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 7 say achondroplasia is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 4 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |