Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Looking back, there were a lot of things that made more sense following my diagnosis with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, commonly referred to as EDS. This is a rare genetic condition separated into six different types; Classical, Hypermobility, Vascular, Kyphoscoliosis, Arthrochalasia, amd Dermatospraxis. There are varying degrees of symptoms and seriousness but a common thread is the defect in the collagen proteins which allow the skin, joints, connective tissues, and organs

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is an inheritable disease that affects the connective tissues within the body. Since most structures in the body are composed of some form of connective tissue, such as the skin, bone, blood vessels, organs, and supportive joint structures, there is not really a part of the body that is left unaffected. Ehlers Danlos can be described as, “widespread manifestations in skin, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and internal organs” (De Paepe, Malfait 2012). Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a clinical diagnosis and is a connective tissue disorder characterized by a variety of degrees of joint hypermobility, skin extensibility and tissue fragility. If you have the vascular variety of EDS there is a likely 50% chance it could be passed down from parent to child. When trying to clinically define the pain in EDS, the findings are poor. There are nine different types of EDS and each type is distinguished from others but that depends

hypermobility, can mimic normal pre-adolescent growth. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type, also known as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (EDS-HT/JHS), is the most common hereditary disorder of the connective tissue (HDCT). It is characterized by tissue fragility, joint hypermobility and a wide range of articular and non-articular manifestations, which often appear in infancy (Baeza-Velascoa, Grahameb, & Bravoc,

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome consists of a range of rare diseases that all involve errors in the way the body synthesizes collagen or the agents that interact with it (Levy, 2004). Over the years, researchers have identified ten different syndromes that are classified under Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, but there are many other types that are both rare and poorly defined in medical literature (Levy, 2004). The six types defined by the Villefranche nomenclature are as follows: Classical Type (further divided

option for those who have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS. There is very little snapping back for these people. Dealing with their symptoms is a daily struggle. Recognized as far back as 400 B.C. by Hippocrates, the syndrome is named after two physicians. In the early 20th century Edvard Ehlers of Denmark and Henri-Alexandre Danlos of France lent their names to the syndrome, which has many symptoms besides stretchy skin. The symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are back pain, double-jointedness

Elhers-Danlos syndrome, EDS is a group of inherited connective tissue disorder. Elhers-Danlos syndrome is a rare genetic disease caused by defects in the structure and synthesis of connective tissue protein: collagen. Collagen is the most predominant component of connective tissues such as skin, tendon, cornea and bones, making up more than 90% of the extracellular matrix protein (Uitto, 1986). Collagen is a strong, fibrous protein found throughout the body. It provides strength and support to the

Ehler-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a condition that have multiple types. They are; arthrochalasia, classical, dermatosparaxis, hypermobility, kyphoscoliosis, vascular, and others. My focus will be on the Classical type of EDS. Classical Type EDS affects 1/20,000-40,000 people and is characterised by; skin fragility, unsightly bruising and scarring, MSK discomfort. It affects the connective tissues of the body such as ligaments and tendons. Individuals with EDS have a susceptibility to osteoarthritis

visual changes, headaches, confusion, fatigue, and paresthesia. However, there were insufficient objective clinical findings that would further support a functionally impairing condition during the referenced time period. As it relates to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, there were no documented significant exam abnormalities such as an abnormal ability to elevate the right toe, painless dorsiflexion of the fingers, and knee deformity. As it relates to celiac disease, there was no mention of peripheral edema

Introduction: Striae distensae, commonly referred to as ‘stretch marks’, is an extremely common skin condition characterized by parallel dermal scaring. The scarring is aligned perpendicular to the direction of skin tension and accompanied by epidermal atrophy. According to Elsaie, Maumann & Lofty (2009), striae distensae are two and a half times as frequent in women and affect up to 90% of pregnant women. and the abdomen and breasts during pregnancy. Anatomical Basis and Function: Gilmore and