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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome |
| Synonyms |
EDS |
| Definitions |
<p>Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/connectivetissuedisorders.html">connective tissues</a>. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs. </p> <p>EDS usually affects your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Symptoms include:</p><ul> <li> Loose joints </li> <li> Fragile, small blood vessels </li> <li> Abnormal scar formation and wound healing </li> <li> Soft, velvety, stretchy skin that bruises easily </li> </ul> <p>There are several types of EDS. They can range from mild to life-threatening. About 1 in 5,000 people has EDS. There is no cure. Treatment involves managing symptoms, often with medicines and physical therapy. It also includes learning how to protect your joints and prevent injuries.</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0013720 |
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EDS Cutis elastica |
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C0013720 |
| Date created |
01/28/2002 |
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs. EDS usually affects your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Symptoms include:
There are several types of EDS. They can range from mild to life-threatening. About 1 in 5,000 people has EDS. There is no cure. Treatment involves managing symptoms, often with medicines and physical therapy. It also includes learning how to protect your joints and prevent injuries. |
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| MP OTHER LANGUAGE URL |
Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ehlersdanlossyndrome.html |
| MP PRIMARY INSTITUTE URL |
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/ |
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C0013720 |
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome |
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People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) usually have very flexible joints and stretchy skin because of weakened connective tissue. Find out more.https://medlineplus.gov/ehlersdanlossyndrome.html |
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T047 |
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