AchondroplasiaFrom our partner site on diet & exercise, MyDietExercise.com.
There is no specific treatment for achondroplasia. Related abnormalities, including spinal stenosis and spinal cord compression, should be treated when they cause problems. Expectations (prognosis): advertisement People with achondroplasia seldom reach 5 feet in height. Intelligence is in the normal range. Infants who are homozygous for achondroplasia (both parents are achondroplastic and each has contributed an affected gene) seldom live beyond a few months. Complications:
Calling your health care provider: If there is a family history of achondroplasia and you plan to have children, you may find it helpful to speak to your health care provider.
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