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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group ofinherited connective tissue disorders, caused by a defect in the synthesis of collagen . The syndrome is can be anywhere from mild to life-threatening. There is no cure, only supportive treatments.The syndrome is named after Edvard Ehlers and Henri-Alexandre Danlos.

Symptoms:

• Hyperflexia
• Sprains, dislocations, subluxations
• Flat feet
• Dental crowding
• Easy bruising
• Velvety-smooth skin which may be stretchy
• Abnormal wound healing and scar formation
• Hyptonia
• Early onset of osteoarthritis
• Dysautonomia, mitral valve prolapse, or endocarditis
• Fibromyalgia

• Osteopenia
• Club foot
• Scoliosis, kyphosis, tethered spinal cord syndrome, Occipitoatlantoaxial hypermobility, and Arnold-Chairi malformation
• Functional bowel disorders
• Nerve compression disorders
• Raynauds phonomenon, Livedo reticularis
• Otosclerosis
• Platelet aggregation failure
• Arterial/intestinal/uterine fragility or rupture

Because it is often goes undiagnosed in childhood, some instances of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have been mischaracterized as child abuse. The pain, a symptom, associated with this condition is a serious complication.

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