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Do i have marfan's syndrome? what are the telltale signs?

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See details: Have a rheumatologist evaluate the issue. If you do, you are tall, loose jointed and may have dislocated the lens of your eye. You may also have cardiac issues. I physical exam and history are very important.

Answered 12/7/2015

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Www.marfan.org: Marfan syndrome is a genetic abnormality affecting the fbn1 gene. It is thought of as a "connective tissue" disease. People with Marfan have varying levels of abnormalities of the skeleton, their heart, their eyes, and their lungs. The Marfan foundation has a great website at www.Marfan.Org. At the site, there is important information about diagnosis, with recommendations.

Answered 2/18/2015

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