genetic

Ehlers–Danlos syndrome

Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (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 dissection, joint dislocations, scoliosis, pain, or early osteoarthritis. 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

· dissection, joint dislocations, osteoarthritis

Outlook

·Depends on specific disorder

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