Question 1

is there a connection between hypothyroidism, hypothalamic dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction & marfan syndrome?

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No, there is none: I have reviewed a number of sources on Marfan syndrome and have not been able to find any connection between marfan's and endocrine disorders that you listed above or any other type of endocrine disorder.. Best wishes.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

is marfan syndrome preventable?

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Sometimes: Marfan syndrome is preventable when the adults who know they have Marfan syndrome thoughtfully choose not to have biological children (50% of their children would have the disease). Some cases are not preventable, such as the 20-30% of Marfan syndrome persons who have the disease from a new mutation (neither parent had a mutation).

Question 5

does marfan syndrome affect the brain?

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No: Marfan syndrome affects the eyes and damages one's vision, and the syndrome affects the lining of the spinal cord, but it typically does not cause brain problems.

Question 6

how does marfan syndrome affect your eyes?

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Many: There can be lens displacement, near sighted ness, retinal detachments ...  Most do just fine!

Question 7

why is my marfan syndrome child so lazy and always tired?

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May be the treatment: The beta-blocker medications used to control a Marfan syndrome patient's blood pressure and heart rate can cause fatigue. If such a side effect seems to be happening, the patient's primary care doctor or cardiologist can re-evaluate.

Question 8

can i have prk surgery procedure if i have marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If your basic correction falls within the parameters for the prk or lasik to perform, then you can have it done.  This will be analyzed by the surgeon as to whether you can expect a proper procedure.

Question 9

how effective is vascular grafting for treating marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Vascular grafting: should one get an aneurysm related to Marfan, grafting can be very effective, otherwise grafting is rather superfluoius to the diagnosis

Question 10

what is the difference between marfan syndrome and ehlers danlos?

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Marfans/ehler danlos: Both are mulisystem disorders that mostly affect the soft connective tissues.Eds caused by a defect in synthesis of collagen.It has hyperextensibility of skin and joints, early onset of osteoarthritis, hypotonia, deformity of spine
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tall arms and height, affects lungs, heart and aorta, eyes causing cataract, skin problems, and tissue covering the spinal chord.

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