Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
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Also known as: EDS, ehlers-danlos disease, cutis elasticaContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T M·MD, Internal MedicineOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Commonly observed symptoms are:Over flexible joints, smaller joints being more affectedLoose joints that dislocate easilyJoint painStretchy and fragile skin that bruises easilySoft and velvety skinNon-healing damaged skinMuscle painExtreme tirednessDizzinessIncreased heart rate, especially after standingDigestive problems such as heartburn and constipationUrinary incontinenceHeart valve problemsProtruding eyes Over flexible joints, smaller joints being more affected Loose joints that dislocate easily Joint pain Stretchy and fragile skin that bruises easily Soft and velvety skin Non-healing damaged skin Muscle pain Extreme tiredness Dizziness Increased heart rate, especially after standing Digestive problems such as heartburn and constipation Urinary incontinence Heart valve problems Protruding eyes Thin nose Thin upper lip Small earlobes Prominent eyes Thin and translucent skin that bruises easily; underlying blood vessels may be visible in fair skinned people A defect in the gene responsible for the production of collagen is the only cause for EDS. This defect could be the result of family history (inherited) or a sudden change in the make-up of genes like mutation. Overly flexible joints: Joint dislocation and early-onset arthritis Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A serious condition where the walls of blood vessels, intestines, or uterus rupture Flexible skin: Stitches to close a wound do not heal, instead they tear out leaving a gap Permanent scarring Rupture of uterus during pregnancy Hernias and organ prolapse
Over flexible joints, smaller joints being more affected
Loose joints that dislocate easily
Joint pain
Stretchy and fragile skin that bruises easily
Soft and velvety skin
Non-healing damaged skin
Muscle pain
Extreme tiredness
Dizziness
Increased heart rate, especially after standing
Digestive problems such as heartburn and constipation
Urinary incontinence
Heart valve problems
Protruding eyes
Thin nose
Thin upper lip
Small earlobes
Prominent eyes
Thin and translucent skin that bruises easily; underlying blood vessels may be visible in fair skinned people
A defect in the gene responsible for the production of collagen is the only cause for EDS. This defect could be the result of family history (inherited) or a sudden change in the make-up of genes like mutation.
Overly flexible joints: Joint dislocation and early-onset arthritis
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A serious condition where the walls of blood vessels, intestines, or uterus rupture
Flexible skin: Stitches to close a wound do not heal, instead they tear out leaving a gap
Permanent scarring
Rupture of uterus during pregnancy
Hernias and organ prolapse
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