Getting ready for the appointment
Your family doctor may be the first person you go to about your worries, but he or she might suggest that you see a medical professional who focuses on genetic disorders.
What should you do?
You might want to jot down a list of responses to the following questions before your appointment:
- What specific signs are you noticing?
- Have your siblings, parents, or grandparents experienced similar symptoms?
- What drugs and dietary supplements do you routinely consume?
- Has a blood relative ever passed away from an organ or blood vessel rupture?
What to anticipate from your doctor
Your doctor might inquire about the things listed below:
- Do you have any joints that are too flexible?
- Is your skin very elastic?
- Does your skin recover slowly from wounds?