What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Fractures after minor trauma
- Bone deformity
- Short stature in some forms
- Hearing or dental problems in some people
Understanding care
Clinical care may include specialist bone assessment, safe mobility support and monitoring of associated complications. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Suspected fracture, new neurological weakness or breathing difficulty needs prompt care. Procedures and mobility decisions should be discussed with the team familiar with the diagnosis.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
