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Marfan Syndrome (Symptoms (Long arms, legs and fingers, Tall and thin body…
Marfan Syndrome
Symptoms
Long arms, legs and fingers
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Diagnosis:
Based on family history, and presence of symptoms.
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Causes: inherited from parents,
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One of the most common inherited disorders that affect connective tissues (the fibers that support and anchor the organs and other structures in the body)
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Occurs once in every 10,000 to 20,000 people
Individuals who have Marfan syndrome are advised to avoid contact and competitive sports and isometric exercise like weight lifting and other static forms of exercise. They can participate in swimming.
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Treatment: treated by a multidisciplinary medical team that includes a geneticist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, orthopedist and cardiothoracic surgeon.
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