Question 1

what sort of problem is arachnodactyly?

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A marfans: A physical sign that is associated with Marfan's syndrome spider fingers long fingers is one of mamy physical features of Marfan's symdrome.

Question 2

i'm starting to think that i have a case of arachnodactyly. what should i do?

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Associated disease: Usually congenital but can develop later in life. Consists of long spindly fingers out of proportion to the palm. Biggest concern is possibility of associated disorder such as marfan's syndrome, homocystinuria, and ehlers-danhos syndrome. Seek care with hand surgeon.

Question 3

how to detect whether i have arachnodactyly? how long should be the digits?

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If they look long...: If the fingers look too long and too slender, one can call it arachnodactyly. Radiologists have a measurement that gives a number:  the "metacarpal index" can be determined by dividing the length of each of the last four metacarpals by the width of its midpoint and averaging the values. Marfan's patients are often greater than 8.4, while normals are less than 8.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: spider like fingers?

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Arachnodactyly: Refers to the elongated appearance of fingers. It is linked to several disorders including Marfan's syndrome. It is not an illness or disroder by itself that needs treatment, it is a cosmetic difference in the hand.but may represent the presence of another disorder that has important issues such as heart, vision and genetic importance. If you think you have this, speak to your provider

Question 5

why do i have really long fingers and arms ?

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Check it out: Some people have those things as part of syndrome called Marfan syndrome.

Question 6

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 7

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 8

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 9

i have cold?

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Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

Question 10

am i dying ?

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I don't know: I don't know, john.  Technically, every person who is alive will die someday, yes.  But unless you have been diagnosed with some untreatable illness, then no, you are not actively dying.
If this is something you worry about a lot, mention it to one of your parents, a close adult friend, or a school counselor.  A lot of people have these kinds of worries and you can get help to not worry so much.

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