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Who does achondroplasia affect?
it affects all the animals of the world!(:
How common is achondroplasia?
Approximately 10,000 individuals are estimated to have achondroplasia in the United States as it is the most common skeletal dysplasia. It affects about 1 in every 40,000 children.
Can achondroplasia be passed on to offspring?
Yes. Most cases of achondroplasia are associated with a dominant mutant form of the FGFR3 gene. Thus, if someone with achondroplasia has children with a person without achondroplasia, 50% of the offspring would be predicted to inherit the disorder. If two people with achondroplasia were to have children, 50% would inherit acondroplasia (i.e. would be heterozygous for the mutant FGFR3 allele), 25% would be normal, and 25% would inherit two copies of the mutant FGFR3 allele, a condition which is almost certainly lethal.
How is achondroplasia diagnosed?
whats the name of the test that diagnoses achondroplasia
How much is medicines or hospitals for people with achondroplasia?
There are no medications for achondroplasia
Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?
no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia
When do children with achondroplasia stop growing?
Children with achondroplasia typically stop growing in height around the age of 18, as this is when most individuals reach their final adult height. However, the growth pattern can vary, and some may experience earlier or slightly later growth cessation. Generally, their growth rate slows significantly after the age of 2-3 years. Despite their shorter stature, individuals with achondroplasia often have normal proportions in other areas of their bodies.
Is achondroplasia hereditary?
yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.
Is there a cure for achondroplasia?
No
Is anyone looking for a cure for achondroplasia?
Yes ,we are looking for a cure for achondroplasia. Please help! Amita
What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?
Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).
What are the risk factor of achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is primarily caused by a genetic mutation in the FGFR3 gene and is mostly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. The most significant risk factor is advanced paternal age, as older fathers are more likely to pass on the mutation. Additionally, having a family history of achondroplasia increases the risk of having affected children. Environmental factors do not play a significant role in the development of this condition.
