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People with Marfan syndome have problems with their eyes, heart, skeleton, and people with it are usually very tall and skinny

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What can be some symptoms for Marfan's syndrome?

flat feet an sinked chest are some symptomes of marfan syndrome


What are some symptoms of marfan syndrome?

people with marfan syndrome are typically very tall with loose jointed. people with marfan disease usually have long narrow faces.


Is Down Syndrome the same as Marfan Syndrome?

No. Down is caused by an extra chromosome while Marfan is due to a mutation in one or more genes.


What other inherited disease can be confused with Marfan syndrome?

The symptoms of Marfan syndrome in some patients resemble the symptoms of homocystinuria, which is an inherited disorder marked by extremely high levels of homocystine in the patient's blood and urine.


What is the age of onset of marfan syndrome symptoms?

When you are born, because it's genetic.


Dose marfan syndrome have to be on a x chormose?

Marfan syndrome is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene, which is located on chromosome 15 and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. It is not linked to the X chromosome. Both males and females can inherit and display symptoms of Marfan syndrome.


What are the chances of getting marfan syndrome?

Marfan syndrome is found in 1 in every 5,000 - 10,000 births. If one of your parents has Marfan syndrome, you have a 50% chance of having Marfan syndrome.


What does Marfan syndrome mean?

Marfan Syndrome is a medical problem with the Conective Tissue.


Is marfan syndrome automsomal dominant?

Yes, Marfan syndrome is autosomal dominant.


Is Marfan syndrome contagious?

Marfan's syndrome is not contagious. A person can only get it by inheriting it from a parent.


Is marfan syndrome pyshical or mental?

Marfan syndrome primarily affects the physical aspect of a person's health. It is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the connective tissue in the body, leading to physical symptoms such as long limbs, joint hypermobility, and heart problems. There is no evidence to suggest that Marfan syndrome directly affects mental health.


What treatment is recommended for Marfan syndrome sufferers?

The treatment and management of Marfan is tailored to the specific symptoms of each patient. Some patients find that the syndrome has little impact on their overall lifestyle; others have found their lives centered on the disorder.