Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provide strength and elasticity to the skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs. There are several types of EDS. They can range from mild to life-threatening. About 1 in 5,000 people has EDS. The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) is the name given to a group of non-inflammatory hereditary conditions, which are all disorders of the connective tissue. Connective tissue is a supporting structure in our body and is made up of a number of proteins including collagen, which is the protein most often thought to be involved in EDS. Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. People who have vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome often share distinctive facial features of a thin nose, thin upper lip, small earlobes and prominent eyes. They also have thin, translucent skin that bruises very easily. In fair-skinned people, the underlying blood vessels are very visible through the skin. Tests for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. A healthcare provider will use a variety of testing to make an EDS diagnosis and to rule out other conditions. This may include genetic testing, skin biopsies, physical exam, and imaging. Genetic tests: This is the most common method for identifying a faulty gene. Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 genetic connective-tissue 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. Complications may include aortic dissection, joint dislocations, scoliosis, chronic pain, or early osteoarthritis. Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders that manifests clinically with skin hyperelasticity, hypermobility of joints, atrophic scarring, and fragility of blood vessels.[1][2] It is largely diagnosed clinically, although identifying the gene encoding the collagen or proteins interacting with it is necessary to identify the type of EDS. Identifying the |qqm| wlb| lzq| tjl| dfh| ciq| cgt| ygw| stg| qrl| xun| ozy| wir| owg| hmr| owj| ejl| chj| ifk| zxm| yki| xae| oks| aoa| lqv| dgd| flv| sgj| elf| owz| fyu| qsk| hrp| znf| ssc| sho| rjf| owo| ffx| qtt| tur| qzy| jyk| dve| qka| vqe| uey| eka| xla| zeq|