Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the body's connective tissues. Connective tissues are the tissues that support and connect organs and other tissues in the body. In people with EDS, these tissues are weaker or abnormally elastic, leading to a range of different health symptoms.
Types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
There are several types of EDS, each with its own symptoms, but the most common types include:
Classic Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Symptoms include abnormally elastic skin, flexible joints, and frequent bruising.
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: affects the blood vessels and can cause internal blood vessels to rupture, which is a serious threat to life
Articular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: results in very flexible joints, with a significant increase in the risk of joint injuries
Types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
There are several types of EDS, each with its own symptoms, but the most common types include:

• Classic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: symptoms include abnormally elastic skin, flexible joints, and frequent bruising.
• Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: affects the blood vessels and can cause internal blood vessels to rupture, which is a serious threat to life
• Articular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: results in very flexible joints, with a significant increase in the risk of joint injuries