The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Achondroplasia includes the 25 symptoms listed below:
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Ocassionally other symptoms may also present themselves as symptoms of Achondroplasia. 4 of the more common ones are included in the list below:
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Medical Books Excerpts Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Achondroplasia are available from published medical books for more detailed information about Achondroplasia.
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The appearance is of short stature with disproportionately short arms and legs and a large head. The characteristic facial features include a prominent forehead and a flattened bridge of the nose. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
When considering symptoms of Achondroplasia, it is also important to consider Achondroplasia as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Achondroplasia may cause:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Achondroplasia. This signs and symptoms information for Achondroplasia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Achondroplasia signs or Achondroplasia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Achondroplasia may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Achondroplasia symptoms.
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