Question 1

is it possible for someone with mild marfan syndrome and perfect eyesight with no dislocated lens be a pilot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A person can be a sport pilot if he is in good general health and has no problems that would make it dangerous for him to fly (a medical exam is not needed). If one wants to be a commercial or airline pilot, medical exams are needed. If one's eyes are fine, there may still be questions about the risk of aortic rupture. One should read up on the faa rules before seeing an aviation medical examiner.

Question 2

can someone with marfan's syndrome gain weight?

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Yes: Marfan's syndrome should not affect weight.

Question 3

would creatine help someone with marfan's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence that creatine will help marfans's.

Question 4

does someone with celiac disease have a higher risk of also having marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No association: Don't believe that there is any association between the two.

Question 5

what causes marfan's?

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Genetic Disorder: Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder which effects connective tissue.

Question 6

what is marfan syndrome?

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Genetic disorder: Of connective tissue that affects many bodily systems.The national Marfan foundation has a very nice website that will answer any questions you have about Marfan syndrome. Go to www.Marfan.Org.

Question 7

what causes marfan syndrome?

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Genetic mutation: Marfan syndrome is caused by a gene mutation (in the fbn1 gene). A mutation leads to defective, weakened connective tissue throughout the body. Symptoms show up in the parts of the body where shape and structural integrity relies a lot on the weakened type of connective tissue.

Question 8

what causes marfan's syndrome?

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: Marfan results from a mutation in one of the genes that makes fibrillin, a protein responsible for the formation of elastic fibers in connective tissue.

Question 9

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 10

common symptoms of marfan's syndrome?

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Marfan Syndrome: There is significant variability in how Marfan syndrome presents in people. Possibly symptoms include:  tall height; long arms, legs, fingers & toes, heart murmur, curved spine, flat feet, nearsightedness & deformity of the breast bone.

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