Signs and Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome

Signs and Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome include:
- very tall, slender, and loose jointed skeletons
-indented sternum
-flat feet
- dislocation of one or both lenses of the eye (meaning vision would be slightly higher or lower than the normal vision tunnel)
- nearsightedness
- glaucoma
- abnormalities associated with the heart and blood vessels such as weakened aorta, leaking of valves causing heart mummers, palpitations, and shortness of breath (related to heart defects)
- weakened dura, membrane around spinal cord containing essential fluids.
- increased risk of hernia, or reoccurring hernias
- a family history of Marfan Syndrome is also a significant sign
These signs can range from mild to harsh depending on the severity of each case.