Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Learning Center

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Ehlers-Danos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders characterized by excessive looseness (laxity) of the joints, hyperelastic skin that is fragile and bruises easily, and/or easily damaged blood vessels. The syndrom...

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Symptoms
Joint dislocation; Joint pain; Increased joint mobility, joints popping, early arthritis; Double-jointedness; Flat fe...
Causes
There are six major types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS. A variety of different gene problems cause problems with co...
Tests
Examination by the health care provider may show: Excess joint laxity and joint hypermobility; Soft, thin, or hyperex...
Treatments
There is no specific cure for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, so individual problems and symptoms must be evaluated and cared...
Complications
Failure of surgical wounds to close (or stitches tear out; Chronic joint pain; Early-onset arthritis; Rupture of majo...
Prevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Affected p...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and you...

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