Dwarfism

=AMBER and JENNIFER=

is characterized by short stature. Technically, that means an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or under, can be caused by any one of more than 300 conditions, most of which are genetic. The most common type, accounting for 70% of all cases of short stature, is called achondroplasia.
 * What is Dwarfism?**

Children with growth hormone deficiency have a slow or flat rate of growth, usually less than 2 inches per year. The slow growth may not appear until a child is 2 or 3 years old. The child will be much shorter than most or all children of the same age and gender. Children with growth hormone deficiency still have normal body proportions, as well as normal intelligence. However, their face often appears younger than children of the same age. They may also have a chubby body build. In older children, puberty may come late or may not come at all.
 * Symptoms **

Treatment
A child's short stature will often affect self-esteem. Providing emotional support is an important part of treatment. Children may be teased by classmates and playmates. Family, friends, and teachers should emphasize the child's other skills and strengths. Treatment involves growth hormone injections given at home. Patients may receive growth hormone several times a week or once a day. Many children gain 4 or more inches over the first year, and 3 or more inches during the next 2 years. Then the growth rate slowly decreases. Serious side effects of growth hormone therapy are rare. The most common side effects are: [] [] []
 * Fluid retention
 * Muscle and joint aches
 * Sources **
 * VIDEO **