Dwarfism

Jyoti Amge,the shortest person alive. A horse named,Koda,with dwarfism. ||
 * =Genetic Disorder: Dwarfism= ||
 * ==Chromosome Location: A type of dwarfism called,Achondroplasia, is caused by a mutation in the Fibroblastic Growth Factor gene 3 on chromosome 4.== ||
 * ==Physical and Psychological Characteristics of the Disorder:==
 * A person under 4feet 10inches
 * A large head
 * Short arms or legs
 * Crowded and misaligned teeth
 * Flat,short,and broad feet
 * Bowed legs
 * Flattened toe and finger bones
 * Deformed hands and feet
 * Clubbed feet
 * Limited range of motion ||
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 * ==Treatment or Management of the Condition: Dwarfism has no cure,people with dwarfism manage their condition with proper medical care.== ||
 * ==Genetic Testing: Genetic testing is available,screening to identify a variation that causes dwarfism.This only works when the type of dwarfism is genetically caused and the testing doesn't definitely determine if the child is going to be born with dwarfism,due to the number of things that cause dwarfism. == ||
 * ==Average Life Expectancy: Most people with dwarfism have a normal life expectancy.But in rare cases some people live 10 years less than the average. In most cases, dwarfism can be detected before birth.== ||
 * ==Group Discussion: include component="comments" page="space.template.Genetic Disorder" limit="10"==

Do you know anyone that suffers from this condition? How do they cope with their condition to maintain their daily routine?
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