The first thing to keep in mind when reading this section is DON’T PANIC. Just because a few symptoms sound familiar doesn’t mean you have a particular disorder.
 
The second thing to keep in mind is that we’re a tall club, not a medical partnership, and we haven’t examined you.

The purpose of this section is to provide our members and friends with an overview of medical problems that affect tall people. This way you will have ideas and questions to discuss with your medical professional at your next visit. If you like, print out any pages that interest you (and the links) and bring them along to your next visit.

Topics:

Marfan Syndrome - Marfan is one of the most dangerous disorders to threaten tall people, mostly because it is so often undiagnosed.

RSI - Repetitive Strain Injuries are a special problem for tall people, find out why.

Acromegly/Pituitary Giantism - This is the disorder that afflicted many of the circus sideshow “giants” of the old days. It’s a real disorder, and it can be treated.

Kleinfelter’s Syndrome - Another genetic disorder that’s more common than you think. In fact, some historians believe that George Washington may have had it. 

Trauma - Why tall people sometimes get hurt more when they get hit.