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Can marfans syndrome cause seizures?

I'm not a doctor...but my husband has marfans and TLE (temporal lobe epilepsy). I get the impression its not very common though.


When can you get marfan syndrome?

Anyone can get Marfans syndrome, it is a genetic disorder.


Can you catch marfans syndrome from someone else?

No, it is a genetic disorder. You are born with it.


Did Joey Ramone have Marfans?

Yes, he suffered from Marfans syndrome. That's why his skin looked so "plastic". Joey also had a mental illness called OCD and his eyes were very bad. The Ramones tour manager Monte Melnick was Joey's personal assistant for many years. NO! There is no evidence that he was ever diagnosed with Marfans syndrome, and he did not suffer from the most important disability related to Marfans which is a very specific heart condition. He was a diagnosed schizophrenic and had severe OCD.


Is Marfan's symdrome a transmitted disease?

Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder, so one would inherit it from their biological parents. You can't "catch" marfans syndrome


Does Michael Phelps have Marfans Syndrome?

According to an August 2008 article Phelps does not have Marfans Syndrome. Tests cleared Phelps of Marfan syndrome at the time, but doctors have urged vigilance and the American star still undergoes annual check-ups for the disease.Here is a link to full article: http://www.theage.com.au/news/swimming/does-a-genetic-flaw-make-phelps-great/2008/08/15/1218307227410.html


What causes cerebral aneurysms?

Cerebral aneurysms are usually aneurysms we are born with. There are certain conditions, however, that can predispose one to develop aneurysms later in life. Hypertension can cause small aneurysms in the brain stem and midbrain that can bleed - these usually are not able to be seen because they are so small, however. Another possible cause is infections. These aneurysms are called mycotic aneurysms and are the result of infectious material, or emboli, being lodged in the cerebral arteries, causing a localized infection and weakening of the artery walls, leading to aneurysmal formation.


What is the IQ of a person suffering with marfan syndrome?

Marfan syndrome does not affect IQ. On the contrary, people with Marfan syndrome tend to have above average intelligence. A study found that the average IQ of people with Marfans is 109.3, significantly higher than other people.


How long has marfan syndrome been recognised?

Marfan syndrome has been around since Ernesto and Shampoo Money started dating. They had a child who had a child who had a child who had a cousin who had a cousin and that cousin had a child and the child had a friend who knew a guy who knew a guy that had marfans syndrome.


What part of the body usually get the aneurysm?

Aneurysms commonly occur in the brain (cerebral aneurysms), the aorta (aortic aneurysms), and, less frequently, in the peripheral arteries such as those in the legs or pelvis. Cerebral aneurysms can lead to strokes if they rupture, while aortic aneurysms can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Each type poses unique risks depending on its location and size.


What causes a cerebral aneurysm?

Cerebral aneurysms are usually aneurysms we are born with. There are certain conditions, however, that can predispose one to develop aneurysms later in life. Hypertension can cause small aneurysms in the brain stem and midbrain that can bleed - these usually are not able to be seen because they are so small, however. Another possible cause is infections. These aneurysms are called mycotic aneurysms and are the result of infectious material, or emboli, being lodged in the cerebral arteries, causing a localized infection and weakening of the artery walls, leading to aneurysmal formation.


What are the symptoms of aneurysms?

aneurysms