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Is anyone looking for a cure for achondroplasia?
Yes ,we are looking for a cure for achondroplasia. Please help! Amita
How much is medicines or hospitals for people with achondroplasia?
There are no medications for achondroplasia
How is achondroplasia diagnosed?
whats the name of the test that diagnoses achondroplasia
Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?
no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia
Is achondroplasia hereditary?
yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.
What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?
Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).
Is there a treatment or cure for achondroplasia?
Dwarfism is a genetic issue, so there is no cure. However, there are treatments for some of the issues--bone deformities, for one, that interfere with quality of life. Administrations of growth hormone have been considered, but can have some serious side effects. Talk to a doctor for more information.
What is the name of the gene for Achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is caused by a mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene.
Can you get achondroplasia with out having a parent that has it?
Yes People with achondroplasia can be born to parents that do not have the condition. This is the result of a new mutation.[2]
How was achondroplasia named?
ByPierre Maroteaux
Who named achondroplasia?
Pierre Maroteaux
Who was achondroplasia discovered by?
your mom and i in bed
