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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.
How do members experience achondroplasia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with achondroplasia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for achondroplasia*
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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
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for achondroplasia
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Compare treatments taken by people with achondroplasia
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have achondroplasia through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with achondroplasia? Members in the forum might have the answers.