Question 1

can people with marfan syndrome still fly on planes?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: A Marfan syndrome person with a current or recent pneumothorax (collapsed lung) should not fly (unless the airplane stays close to his airport's altitude) because the decrease in outside air pressure as the airplane ascends can allow his pneumothorax to enlarge and compress the lungs and heart.

Question 2

can a person who has marfan syndrome still grow muscle?

Accepted Answer

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 3

can people with marfan syndrome live long lives?

Accepted Answer

Varies by severity: People with mild Marfan syndrome symptoms probably live a pretty normal lifespan. Those with severe symptoms can die from heart valve problems, rupture of the aorta, tension pneumothorax, etc..., before they reach old age. Of course, those with moderate symptoms will have a lifespan in between.

Question 4

what type of exercise is good for people with marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Non-strenguous: 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.

Question 5

do all people with marfan syndrome grow more than the average person?

Accepted Answer

Usually: A person with marfan's syndrome usually grows to be taller than average.

Question 6

do people with marfan syndrome ever stop growing in height and if so is it about the same time others without the disease stop growing ?

Accepted Answer

Yes : There are multiple potential. abnormalities associated with marfans, such as scoliosis, for example; but they do typically reach skeletal maturity (stop growing) at a similar age as those without marfans.  In general, their height is taller than average and they tend to be slender.

Question 7

why do people with marfan syndrome develop scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Connective tisssue: Marfans syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the body's connective tissue. The development of scoliosis in marfan's is caused by abnormally loose ligaments of the spine and rapid growth of children with marfan's.

Question 8

can people with marfan syndrome crack their knuckles easily?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Joint popping and joint pain may be present, but Marfan is different in almost every patient.

Question 9

what type of learning disability do people with marfan syndrome have, if any?

Accepted Answer

None: Would not expect any, except possibly related to cataracts/ lens displacement.

Question 10

what type of learning disability do people with marfan syndrome usually have?

Accepted Answer

Visual disabilities: Marfan syndrome patients, if severe, can have disabilities involving vision, such as reading. Patients can have dislocated lens in the eyes (lens are out of position and cannot focus properly), retinal detachments (retina comes off the inside surface of the eyeballs), early cataracts (lens become cloudy),  or early glaucoma (excess pressure inside the eyeballs).

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