DWARFISM AND GIGANTISM; SCIENTIFIC VIEWS ON THE CAUSES(TALLEST AND SHORTEST MAN)

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Dwarfism and Gigantism are two different things we really need to know about because we see dwarfs and giants everyday, but they look like funny creations to us because even from different family, dwarfs most especially looks alike.

Have we all ever thought of it for once what's the cause, How can it be prevented and if there's any correction for both.

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This post is aimed at explaining the causes, prevention and correction but before i proceed, there's need to know what Dwarfism and Gigantism really is because some persons just know they see too short persons and too big persons but might not know what they are called.

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WHAT IS DWARFISM AND GIGANTISM?

Dwarfism(also known as RESTRICTED GROWTH) is a genetic condition that causes stunted growth in human making them to be shorter than an average sized man or woman(Short stature as an adult). Small stature is quiet different from dwarfism and mostly preferred more than dwarfism. It is also said to be a condition that stops a person from growing before reaching the real adult size either in height or in weight.

There are two major types of Dwarfism;

• Proportionate Dwarfism - As the name implies; this is a type of Dwarfism or Restricted growth where all part of the body are proportionate to each other but still smaller than those of the average-sized person and it is the result of hormone deficiency. The trunk, head and limbs will be having the same size.

• Disproportionate Dwarfism - This is the opposite of the Proportionate Dwarfism where the whole body are not equal to themselves, the arms and leg are specifically short compared to other part of the body.

Gigantism is also a genetic condition (but rare) which cause an abnormal growth in human most especially the younger aged ones, causing them to grow abnormally larger, taller and wider and sometimes girth around some parts of their body(the excessive expansion around any part of the human body) which may be difficult for parents or guardians to detect in children. It is also known as the abnormal linear growth condition, which emanate during infancy caused by the over production of growth hormones in the body and it's detected through the abnormal development in physical body size and stature. Gigantism is also called Exomphalos Macroglossia gigantism syndrome

CAUSES OF DWARFISM AND GIGANTISM

• DWARFISM

Scientist in their researches conclude that there are more than 300 conditions can cause Dwarfism in human, the most common one is;

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Achondroplasia; This is a (disproportionate dwarfism) genetic condition causing poor bone growth resulting to shorter arms and legs, larger head and even weak muscle tones. Most Children with this Disproportionate Dwarfism usually have normal height parents meaning its not a family runs.

They are other genetics condition that can result into dwarfism like Kidney disease,hormonal problems and metabolism problems. That is the more reason why Medical checkups is very necessary because some other health issues result to dwarfism and can only be treated and corrected when detected.

• GIGANTISM
  Gigantism is a birth defect that is associated with excessive growth hormones(GH) during childhood from the body noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland, giving the child excess growth in Height, organ etc.,and the child looks extraordinarily bigger and wider than his/ her present age. Aside this there are more causes of gigantism including but not limited to the following;
  
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• Pituatory Tumor

• Gigantism Acromegaly

• Sclerosteosis

• Carney Complex

• Gigantism Breast and Penis

• Weaver Syndrome

• Summary of the Causes

This two genetic conditions are opposite of each other but both are the result of growth hormones. Low production of growth hormones leads to DWARFISM and High Production of growth hormones leads to GIGANTISM, simply like Under-development and Over-development.

Some Common Symptoms of Dwarfism and Gigantism

DWARFISM

• Joint Stiffness
• Arthritis
• Bowed legs
• Crowding of teeth
• Lower back pain or numbness in the legs
• Spine Curvature.

GIGANTISM

• Puberty stage delay( In both Gender)
• Excessive Sweating
• Tallness
• Deafness
• Continuous Headache
• Large Muscles
• Excess Growth
• Irregular Menstruation

This is a few information on DWARFISM AND GIGANTISM.

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