Marfans syndrome

marshmellowpuff · #1 Mar 21, 2008, 11:04 AM

Hey what is Marfans syndrome and who does it effect? Because i was told recently i might have it.

mimi03 · Mar 21, 2008, 11:40 AM

What I learned from biology is that it's a condition which causes abnormal growth in a person causing them to be extremely tall with defective connective tissue and probable heart problems...

and I think it effects both men and women equally, it's an autosomal dominant genetic disorder which means the alleles must be AA or Aa for this 1 gene to cause this trait...normal means the gene is recessive or aa

marshmellowpuff · Mar 21, 2008, 11:46 AM

I'm 6'1 (14 girl) and I suffer from irregular heartbeats also i'm scarily bendy. Does this mean my life is over?

mimi03 · Mar 21, 2008, 11:57 AM

I'm certainly not qualified to make any type of diagnosis or suggestion about anyone's health, I would suggest however that you talk to your parents about your concerns and maybe read some information online but don't jump to any conclusions until you've seen a doctor!
Best wishes and try not to worry yourself

bEaUtIfUlbRuNeTtE · Mar 21, 2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by marshmellowpuff

I'm 6'1 (14 girl) and I suffer from irregular heartbeats also i'm scarily bendy. Does this mean my life is over?

I have a heart murmur so don't worry about it!



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