Marfan Syndrome Research Paper

Marfan Syndrome Near the end of the 19th century a french doctor Antoine Marfan was the first doctor to notice the effects of a common disorder (Atinder). Marfan syndrome is a genetically inherited disorder that affects the connective tissues that exist through the body. Specifically, Marfan syndrome alters the FBN1 gene and this affects the production of fibrillin (NHGRI). Fibrillin is a protein that is produced by the body to give strength to connective tissue. Without this protein, connective tissues are susceptible to breaking, ripping, or tearing (Atinder). Some areas that are more directly affected by Marfan sydrome are the heart, eyes nervous system, lungs, upper limbs, lower limbs, spine, check, joins, teeth, feet, and hands. Common features of Marfan syndrome very in severeness. On the less sever side of the spectrum, people with Marfan can suffer from disproportionately long upper limbs, lower limbs, and hands. Moving up you can find vision problems (nearsightedness - in some cases extreme), crowded teeth, flat feet, and sunken or protruding chest (The Marfan Foundation). All of these have the possibility of progress into much greater problems. A sunken chest can develop to the …show more content…
Mild treatment may include laser eye surgery or a corrective brace. The more severe cases of Marfan may result in necessary corrective surgery to the back or spine or heart surgery to prevent or fix a rupture in or near the aorta. With Marfan syndrome come a lifestyle change to prevent tearing of connective tissues. This may mean refraining from contact or competitive sports and avoiding caffeine or medicines containing decongestants (NHGRI). People with Marfan syndrome who are inclined to partake in a sport should look towards swimming. The water allows a space cushion from impact, as well as the fact that it is a solo sport that requires no human