Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

i heard that abraham lincoln had marfans. is that why he was so tall and thin?

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Controversial: A very controversial subject, but unconfirmed.  Individuals with marfan's syndrome have armspans greater than height, which represents the primary diagnostic criteria.

Question 3

i might have marfan, what should i do?

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Med Eval: See your doctor. He or she can determine if you meet the international criteria for diagnosis.

Question 4

what are the mental traits of marfans syndrome?

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Well...: From the Psychological point of view, there are no traits specific to Marfan's syndrome.
Please read the following:http://www.childrenshospital.org/health-topics/conditions/marfan-syndrome

Question 5

what is marfan's syndrome and how is it treated?

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See below: Marfan syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body's structures.

Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin.

Vision problems should be treated when possible.

Monitor for scoliosis, especially during the teenage years.

Medicine to slow the heart rate may help prevent stress on the aorta.

Question 6

i have dislocated lenses without marfans, what is prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Good : With prompt opthalmologic intervention.

Question 7

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 8

are you at risk for aaa in marfans?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Marfans is a connective tissue disorder that can affect, amongst other structural tissues, the aorta.  In hypertensives in particular, Marfan's does make one more susceptible to abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms.  These can detected and treated by a variety of methods, but confirmation of the diagnosis is important.

Question 9

difference between eds and marfans?

Accepted Answer

Complications: There are several forms of both.  Ehlers-danlos syndrome is often associated with skin hypersensitivity and aortic dissection, dependent on type.  Marfans is more associated with joint hyperextensibility, cataracts and sometime aortic dissection.

Question 10

is marfan syndrome associated with nf?

Accepted Answer

No, they are : Unrelated genetic disorders.

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