Marfan syndrome .. Genetic disease affects the bones and skin .. Learn its symptoms

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Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder in the connective tissue of the body, and the connective tissue gives structure and support to all parts of the body, including skin, bones, blood vessels and organs, kids health .

Marfan syndrome

Causes of Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome occurs because of a defect in a single version of the gene that causes problems in the body's production of the protein, which is an important part of the connective tissue.

Poor connective tissue can cause problems in many parts of the body, especially the heart, eyes and bones.

Symptoms of Marfan syndrome

People with Marfan syndrome often have tall, thin shoulders and long fingers.

They may have a long face, thick eyes, a small jaw, and a high arch roof.

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People with Marfan syndrome may suffer from other medical problems, including:

Expansion of the aorta (large blood vessels that transfer blood from the heart to the body) If the wall of the aorta becomes very weak, it can lead to severe bleeding in the body.

Heart valve problems.

Eye problems.

Lung damage.

The symptoms of Marfan syndrome can vary dramatically – even within the same family, some people have very mild symptoms, while others have more difficult problems, making it impossible to predict the problems that may arise with the child's development.

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