Symptoms Interesting Facts Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

overly flexible joints that can

dislocate, skin that's translucent,
elastic, and bruises easily.dilation
and even rupture of major blood
vessels.bleeding, double jointed, easy
bruising, heart murmur, joint
dislocation, muscle weakness,
physical deformity, poor wound conditions like flat feet as well as
healing, or wrinkles
People with EDS also are likely to
have sprains, dislocations, or
problems with a heart valve or
artery. A support group for EDS is
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Online
Support Group
People with EDS also are likely to
have sprains, dislocations, or
conditions like flat feet as well as
problems with a heart valve or
artery. A support group for EDS is
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Online
Support Group
 Description
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of
disorders that affect connective
tissues supporting the skin, bones,
blood vessels, and many other
organs and tissues. Defects in
connective tissues cause the signs
and symptoms of these conditions,
which range from mildly loose
joints to life-threatening
complications.
Genetic Cause Treatment
Mutations in at least 19 genes have
been found to cause the
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. Most
cases of the vascular type result
from mutations in the COL3A1
gene, although rarely this type is
caused by certain COL1A1 gene There is no known cure, though
mutations. The dermatosparaxis exercises to strengthen the muscles
type is caused by mutations in the and stabilize joints are the primary
ADAMTS2 gene. treatment for Ehlers-Danlos
syndrome.