Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a heterogeneous group of heritable connective tissue disorders (HCTDs). There is a huge variation in presentation, impact and severity. Most types of EDS affect joints and skin and most feature joint hypermobility. Additional features vary by type and they include mucocutaneous, vascular, ocular, psychological and systemic manifestations. The clinical spectrum ranges from mild joint hypermobility to significant morbidity and disability, with life-threatening (mainly vascular) complications in the vascular subtype.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome affects people in different ways. For some, the condition is relatively mild, while for others their symptoms can be disabling. Some of the rare, severe types can be life-threatening. Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Type 3) is the most common form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with whats thought to be 1 in 5,000 to 20,000 people affected. Ehlers–Danlos is something that is often misdiagnosed or missed completely because there is so little understanding about the condition, even in the medical profession.

More information on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can be found at: https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/what-is-eds/