Why so small? Born that way. The condition is know as dwarfism and is caused by a genetic mutation. There are 250 different types of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is the most common.

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People with dwarfism are often shorter than 4 feet 10 inches. Today there are about 400 different types of dwarfism, which can occur in one in every 10,000 births.

Dwarfism presents in two primary forms—disproportionate and proportionate—with distinct symptoms and underlying causes. Here's a breakdown:Dwarfism Symptoms1.

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Dwarfism occurs about once in every 10,000 births. In 80 per cent of cases it arises as a spontaneous genetic mutation. In other words, it can happen to anyone.

“There are actually more than 400 [types of] dwarfism,” explained Dr Sarah Poon, a paediatrician in Hong Kong. Some forms of dwarfism can have more health challenges.