Ashly's World of Short Stature |
 | Here you will find a large variety of medical and support resources for Those of us that that have skeletal Dysplasia disorders, Dwarfism, and other growth related conditions that cause or is a result of us being small |
 | Hi, my name is Ashly. I'm 10 years old and I weigh 47 lbs and I'm 3ft 7 I have Geleophysic Dysplasia, a rare skeletal Dysplasia believed to be a lysosomal storage disease, but the genes involved is still unknown. So like many others with these kinds of disorders and other conditions. I'm small because my body won't grow you can visit and read all about me Ashly's Geleophysic Dysplasia Page |
There are over 1,000 disorders that cause short stature, Dwarfism, and
other growth related disorders. The most common form of Dwarfism is
Achondroplasia, it's an Osteochondrodysplasia, a group of disorders
inherited as an autosomal dominant disorder. ( 1 out of 25,000 births )
defects appear in the enchondral bone formation causing the bone or
cartilage to grow abnormally causing a short limbed skeletal dysplasia.
Pituitary Gland Disorders, Thyroid Gland Disorders, or tumors in these
areas may cause a defect or an interuption in the thyroid hormone. the
natural human growth hormone or other hormones which is necessary
& needed for normal bone growth and healthy development in a child.
A defiency in one of these harmones causes abnormal growth in bones
causes slow growth, resulting in a short statured or dwarfism condition
like Hypopituitarism, Pseudohypopthyroidism, and pituitary dwarfism
Sometimes a mutation or errors occurs in a gene or a transporter gene
that distributes the collagen. collagen Deficiency causes an abnormal
development in bones, musculoskeletal system, connective tissue &
cartilage. It effects both long and short bone development of growth
plates, bone density, production of synovial fluid ( joint lubrication )
allowing the joints, tendons, and ligaments to move and glide freely
Skeletal Dysplasia is caused from an abnormal development of bones
during fetal development or growth causing short stature, dwarfism,
metabolic diseases (MPS, lipidoses), collagen disorders (OI, kniest)
DWARFISM SUPPORT
RESOURCES
Growth Disorders
This is the Family Village resource pages on
on growth disorders. provides information
links to growth disorders & the organizations
Support Groups for People with Dwarfism
full of resources and dwarfism support groups
Geleophysic Dysplasia support group on Facebook
This is our Support group on Facebook
Conditions & Disorders
Geleophysic Dysplasia OMIM 231050
ADAMSTL2 mutations in Geleophysic Dysplasia
Primordial Dwarfism
a site dedicated to educating and supporting
families affected by Primordial Dwarfism.
Achondroplas ia Daily Strength Support Group
Inspire Dwarfism Support Group
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