Marfan Syndrome
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What are the syyyyyymptoms?
- Tall and slender build
- Disproportionately long arms, legs, fingers and toes
- A breastbone that protrudes outward or dips inward
- A high, arched palate and crowded teeth
- Heart murmurs
- Extreme nearsightedness
- An abnormally curved spine
- Flat feet
Well, what can you do about it?
It cannot be cured but the following prevent further damage
-People should be checked yearly for skeletal issues, so if its detected, an orthopedic brace can be applied to limit damage and disfigurement
-People should be checked for eye related problems regarding Marfan syndromes, so they know whether to take appropriate surgery or optical lenses
-People should have regular checkups to make sure they have regular heartbeat, and have immediate access to the hospital if they experience chest, back, or abdominal pain
How is it passed dowwwwn?
It's an autosomal dominant hereditary disease
People with Marfan Syndrome:
Olympic athlete, Michael Phelps was suspected of having it
So is, Abraham Lincoln, ex president (of the being-alive club)