The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes is a group of inherited conditions that affects the connective tissues in the body. Connective tissues provide support in skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, internal organs and bones.
Almost all sub types to the Ehers-Danlos Syndromes have a known and identified genetic defect. Not all patients share the same symptoms and severity, or even present what is commonly known for any joint hypermobility whatsoever. These symptoms may present as mild or fatal for any one suffering from this condition regardless of which type they exhibit; which is why accessing adequate care is crucial.
Skin which feels doughy, velvety soft, is fragile to tear and bruise easily, or is considerably hyperextensible (stretchy) which heals very slowly.
Internal Organs that are fragile to injury easily, stretch, twist, rupture spontaneously, herniate, prolapse, deteriorate with age and can fail to function entirely.
Blood Vessels that are fragile, tear easily and wall layers that peel away and bleed (Dissection) or bulge (Aneurysm) most commonly in the Carotid, Aortic and Illiac regions.
Ligaments & Tendons that stretch or tear easily, joint instability or joint hypermobility, subluxations & dislocations. Like other parts of the body injury easily and heal slower.
Bones that are fragile, break and crumble into many even undetectable micro fractures, heals slower than normal, that can also exhibit degenerative diseases of the bone and joints such as arthritis and osteoporosis.