genetic

Ehlers–Danlos syndrome

Ehlers–Danlos (EDS) are a group of 13 disorders. Symptoms often include loose joints, joint pain, stretchy, velvety skin, and abnormal scar formation. These may be noticed at birth or in early childhood. may include , joint dislocations, , pain, or early . The existing classification was last updated in 2017, when a number of rarer forms of EDS were added.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Overly flexible joints, stretchy skin, abnormal scar formation

Causes — why it happens

How it's found

· testing, physical examination

Treatment

·Supportive

Complications

· , joint dislocations,

Outlook

·Depends on specific disorder

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