Marfan syndrome is a disease that cannot be prevented once symptoms appear, and people diagnosed with the condition have a high chance of passing the defective genes onto their children. That being said, the chances of the symptoms from appearing are very rare.
Prevention then, focuses on managing the symptoms so the complications associated with Marfan syndrome, such as scoliosis and eye problems, do not worsen. In this respect, there are various ways to safeguard your health in the long run.
Preventing
Scoliosis From Worsening Requires Special Tools
People with Marfan syndrome generally develop scoliosis to some degree. When this condition develops, treatment isn't usually performed because the problem corrects on its own as you grow older. Instead, regular checkups are conducted to monitor the curvature.
Should the doctor decide to treat scoliosis, braces are the first and foremost way of preventing it from worsening. Your physician will be able to decide the best type of equipment to help treat your spine. But if this method isn't successful, a spinal fusion may be required. This is a surgical process that combines the curved vertebrae so they heal together as a single bone. This will help prevent symptoms from worsening once you heal from the operation.