Question 1

can a person who has marfan syndrome still grow muscle?

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Yes: Marfan syndrome patients can have mild to severe symptoms. Their muscles can grow, but there may be weakness in the connective tissues that help support the muscles and attach muscles to other parts of the body.

Question 2

i'm 17 yrs old.i am patient of marfan syndrome.i want to gain muscles but after having good diet i didn't able to gain muscles just my height is growing  
after how much time my height will stop increasing ?
can i go for weight gainer products?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts: Have you had an ultrasound of your aortic root? (important) Have you asked your doc to do a bone maturity x-ray to determine how much longer you will grow taller? It can be estimated that way. Muscle mass gains are a product of resistance training in  such forms as isometrics/barbells &amp; weights/ resistance machines. A trainer can set up a safe program if your doc clears you for it.

Question 3

how dangerous is marfan syndrome?

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Marfan syndrome: affects the body's connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints, and heart. Marfan syndrome has no cure, but doctors can provide symptomatic management.

Question 4

how to know if i have marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue : Marfan is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. Which affects musculoskeletal system, blood vessels heart and eyes.
People with Marfan are thin and tall and have disproportionate long arms and legs, fingers and toes. An eye exam  to check for lens dislocation. Heart exam to check for dilatation of vessels and heart valves.
If  further study needed genetic tests are available.

Question 5

question: what is marfan syndrome really?

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Www.marfan.org: Fibrillin-1 gene defect leads to inefficient connective tissue building.  It is inherited 70% of time. Symptoms occur in any organ that is dependent on healthy connective tissue such as the heart, lungs, skin, eyes. Marfans are tall people with thin narrow face, scoliosis, heart disease, small jaw, spidery fingers, flat feet, abnornal chest bone. You should see your dr if you suspect having it.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Long arms, fingers: Tall, thin appearance. Pigeon chest (pectus carinatum), long fingers (arachnodactyly), dilated aorta (seen on echocardiogram). Dislocated lens in the eye. Severe near sightedness. Scoliosis. Flat feet. High arched palate. Thin head with small cheekbones.
Most symptoms involve heart, musculoskeletal and eyes. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.

Question 7

how to figure out if i have marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Testing: Physical exam and blood tests can help to determine whether you have marfan's syndrome.

Question 8

i have marfan syndrome. should i not have kids?

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Maybe not: A Marfan syndrome woman has a 50% chance of having a Marfan syndrome baby, if the father of the baby is "normal". During pregnancy, the woman needs close monitoring because she is at increased risk of rupturing her aorta (often fatal). For these reasons, she may not want to become pregnant.

Question 9

i think i have marfan syndrome, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Doctors can evaluate: A person who may have Marfan syndrome should see his doctor and a geneticist to confirm the diagnosis. If confirmed, he can get more information from the national Marfan foundation website. He should also see specialists, such as a cardiologist to check the heart and aorta, an ophthalmologist to check the eyes, etc... He can notify his relatives to check their aortas, etc...

Question 10

is marfan syndrome physically limiting for people?

Accepted Answer

Over-exertion is bad: Marfan syndrome persons should avoid contact sports. If symptoms are on the moderate to severe side, they can participate in non-contact, non-strenguous activities such as golf, bowling, walking, yoga, or tai-chi. If mild to moderate in severity, they can try non-contact, moderately strenguous activities such as biking or swimming. The national Marfan foundation website is helpful.

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