Question 1

could i hav marfans? recently got diagnosed w/ mild mvp. postive marfans wrist test but not thumb test. female, not tall (5 ft 2), arm span not longer than height, skinny, long fingers,  score 3 in ghent criteria. no protuding chests nor myopic. help

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Wouldn't think so: If I remember correctly as many as 10% of the female population can show a mild degree of mitral valve prolapse by their teen years and beyond. That makes it relatively common where Marfan's is rare. Your observations make it unlikely you could fit the diagnosis. Discuss it with your doc the next time you go in.

Question 2

is it bad to have long fingers?

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No: It is what it is  . There are some medical conditions associated with very long or very short fingers but as an isolated thing it isn't good or bad.

Question 3

what are long fingers caused by?

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Arachnodactyly: This feature can occur on its own, with no underlying health problems. However, it can also be associated with certain medical conditions. Examples include Marfan syndrome, ehlers danlos syndrome , homocystinuria.
Arachnodactyly is a condition in which the fingers are abnormally long and slender in comparison to the palm of the hand. It can be presentit at birth or develop in later in life.

Question 4

does having long fingers mean you will be tall?

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No it means: You will have long fingers, height may correlate with hand and foot size but this is not an absolute.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: long 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.

Question 6

could long fingers break a hymen?

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Yes : As above, the agent of breakage varies, but this is one.

Question 7

any negative effects of having long fingers?

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In most cases no...: Long fingers in isolation are not a problem.  Some times long fingers are associated with systemic problems (eg. Marfans) and thus can have additional health risks.

Question 8

are abnormally long fingers a medical concern?

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Perhaps: Isolated long fingers are usually of no concern.  There is a condition called arachnodactyly which can be associated with other conditions - i.e. Marfans, etc.  If you are concerned,  might i suggest a consultation with a pediatrician, plastic surgeon or geneticist.

Question 9

what's it mean to have abnormally long fingers?

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Might be: Long fingers occur in Marfan's syndrome - are you tall, have some eyesight issues, have prominent chest bones, is it in the family.  Of course with long fingers you have an advantage in playing some musical instruments so it is not all bad.

Question 10

are long fingers good to have for playing piano?

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Yes: to be a concert pianist, being able to hit a twelfth with no difficulty is big.  They are also important for olympic swimmers.  They reach farther with each stroke, so have a big advantage.  Michael Phelps had unusually long arms for his body height.  If he had had shorter arms, you would not recognize his name.

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