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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with Treatment and

Prevention
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that undermine connective tissues.
Depending on the private variation, the hardship of the disease can change from balmy to severe.
There are six leading types of Ehlers danlos syndrome. A variety of different gene problems cause
problems with collagen, the material that provides strength and structure to skin and bone tissue,
blood vessels, and internal organs. Family history is a risk factor in some cases. Other forms of the
condition may exist, but they have been reported only in single families or are not well
characterized. Many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have soft, velvety skin that is highly
elastic and fragile. For those who have significant risks to their health, identification of risk may help
prevent severe complications by vigilant screening and lifestyle alterations.

Symptoms change widely based on which character of Ehlers danlos syndrome the patient has. In
the almost popular character of Ehlers danlos syndrome, Hypermobility Type, symptoms frequently
include volatile, adaptable joints with a traumatic trend to dislocate and subluxate. This is due to
ligaments which, because they are lacking proper collagen - the molecule that provides strength to
ligaments- are overly stretchable. Another type of collagen is usually responsible for lending
strength to skin. The most serious type of EDS, Vascular ehlers danlos syndrome, can result in
premature death via vascular (blood vessel) and organ rupture. For instance, many of the types
feature velvety or hyperextensible skin. In addition, persons with hypermobility type often have very
stretchy ligements while those with vascular type have ligaments that rupture.

People with Ehlers danlos syndrome mostly have a natural living bridge. There is no particular
remedy for Ehlers danlos syndrome, then private problems and symptoms must be evaluated and
cared for appropriately. Patients with the rare vascular type of ehlers danlos syndrome are at
significantly increased risk for rupture of a major organ or blood vessel. These patients therefore
have a high risk of sudden death. Frequently, physical therapy or evaluation by a physician
specializing in rehabilitation medicine is needed. Wounds are carefully sutured, and tissue tension
is avoided. Obstetric supervision during pregnancy and delivery is mandatory. Genetic counseling is
recommended for prospective parents with a family history of ehlers danlos syndrome. Affected
parents should be aware of the type of ehlers danlos syndrome they have and its mode of
inheritance.

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