Hypochondroplasia kid: Snorzzzz!

What is hypochondroplasia?

Hypochondroplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism. This condition affects the conversion of cartilage into bone (a process called ossification), particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs. Hypochondroplasia is similar to another skeletal disorder called achondroplasia, but the features tend to be milder.

All people with hypochondroplasia have short stature. The adult height for men with this condition ranges from 138 centimeters to 165 centimeters (4 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 5 inches). The height range for adult women is 128 centimeters to 151 centimeters (4 feet, 2 inches to 4 feet, 11 inches).

People with hypochondroplasia have short arms and legs and broad, short hands and feet. Other characteristic features include a large head, limited range of motion at the elbows, a sway of the lower back (lordosis), and bowed legs. These signs are generally less pronounced than those seen with achondroplasia and may not be noticeable until early or middle childhood. Some studies have reported that a small percentage of people with hypochondroplasia have mild to moderate intellectual disability or learning problems, but other studies have produced conflicting results.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Snorzzzz!

OK so I thought Coleman was just snoring a little until he had a fever the other night and spent the night in my bed. Snoring is not a loud enough name. He sounds like he is missing a lung or a nostril. Snaaaagggg, noiknoik, aaahhh!. He snores All night and it is giving him sleep apnea and he is waking me up. Does anyone else with hypochondroplasia have snoring issues? we have already delt with respiratory problems but nothing like this loud snoring. Someone also told me that snoring could be a side effect of the Nutrapin growth hormones. I don't know what I should do. I've tried all the normal remedies for snoring already. Just wondering if anyone had any help!!

1 comment:

shashankMarch 7, 2010 at 5:00 AM
Here is a link to more information about the genetics of Hypochondroplasia that was prepared by our genetic counselor and which has links to some useful resources for those dealing with this condition: http://www.accessdna.com/condition/Hypochondroplasia/197. There is also a phone number listed if you need to speak to a genetic counselor by phone. I hope it helps. Thanks, AccessDNA
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