marfan+ethan+demers

MARFANS SYNDROM
My name is Ethan Demers, and i have marfan syndrom. Marfan syndrom is a disorder where your arms and legs grow to much. I got it when i was born because the diesease is heredity. It is caused by a mutation, and the defective gene can be inherited. Since I have it I have a 50% chance of inheriting it. My disease is very rare, in fact it is a 1/1000 chance of catching it. There is no specific lab test to diagnose marfan syndrom. Generly people with marfan syndrom are very tall due to the growth in arms and legs. There is no cure for marfan syndrom, but about 40% of people will die from marfan syndrom due the heart surgery. You should maintain a healthy diet. I can play sports but docters say I should aviod contact sports like rugby and football. my docter says that my most life threating aspect is a heart problem (which I have). My disease was first diagnosed in 1896. And Marfan syndrom awarness month is February.Usually I do get strested out from marfan syndrom. My parents also sometimes are stressed out because they think they caused the gene. And If you ever get your tooth pulled it is possible for you to die as crazy as it may seem. Marfan syndrome affects my connective tissue. I am NOT alowed to smoke or chew tobacco. On my body, (the docters cannot explain to me why) there are unexplainned stretch marks but we dont know why. []