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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome was discovered by Edvard L. Ehlers, a Danish dermatologist who first discovered the disease in 1901. Henri-Alexandre Danlos, a French dermatologist published his own description of the disease in 1908.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues — primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provide strength and elasticity to the underlying structures in your body.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder. It is caused by a defect in the structure, production, and processing of collagen or proteins.

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According to the Mayo Clinic there are a number of things that can be considered symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Some of these symptoms are stretchy and fragile skin, overly flexible joints, and fatty lumps at pressure points.

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Dr. Ehlers and Dr. Danlos

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classical, hypermobility, vascular, kyphoscoliosis, arthrochalasia, and dermatosparaxis

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Ehlers=Danlos syndrome is a defect in collagen. The most obvious manifestations i hyperextensible joints ("double jointedness"). It can also cause joint pain and affect other systems, especially the vascular system (blood vessels).

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by defects in collagen synthesis and structure. This results in hypermobility of joints, skin elasticity, and tissue fragility. It is typically caused by mutations in genes involved in collagen production.

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Harlequin Ichthyosis

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Its the defect in your collagen 1,3,4.

This affects dermal, vascular, and other systems.

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Dr. Brad Tinkle in Cincinnati OH is a geneticist specializing in EDS and Marfan syndrome.

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Treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome focuses on managing symptoms and preventing complications. This can include physical therapy to strengthen muscles, joint protection strategies, pain management, and monitoring for cardiovascular and other complications associated with the condition. In some cases, surgery may be needed to address specific issues such as joint dislocations.

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The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) refer to a group of inherited disorders that affect collagen structure and function

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The life span of individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. While certain types may have a normal life expectancy, others that affect major organs like the heart can potentially lead to complications that may affect longevity. It is important for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to receive appropriate medical care and management to address potential health issues.

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With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, especially the hypermobility type, your toes, as with most other joints, can be extremely flexible. They can usually be bent back to the top of the foot and are usually very easily dislocated. This is due to the laxity of the ligaments. This can be very painful.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can cause sensitive/bleeding gums as well as loose teeth. TMJ, which is a condition characterized by a clicking noise in the jaw, is also common among people with EDS. The jaw may also be easily dislocated and painful. There is also evidence that it can cause an increased rate of cavities.

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is not a terminal disease, but an inherited disorder of the connective tissue throughout the body. Although individuals with EDS may experience chronic pain and disability, their life expectancy is the same as anyone's.

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Today, according to the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation, one in 5,000 to one in 10,000 people are affected by some form of EDS

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) type 3, also known as hypermobile EDS, is a connective tissue disorder that affects the joints, skin, and blood vessels. Individuals with EDS type 3 often have hypermobile joints, skin that is soft and stretchy, and are prone to joint dislocations and chronic pain. Treatment typically involves managing symptoms through physical therapy, exercise, and pain management techniques.

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evidence links aneurysms to certain rare diseases of the connective tissue. These diseases include Marfan syndrome, pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and fibromuscular dysplasia.

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If you are the parent of a child with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome it is important to treat your child just like any other child and maintain a sense of normalcy as much as possible.Ê You should also direct any other family, teachers, caregivers to do the same. This disorder prevents a child from contact sports so swimming and low impact exercise is recommended.

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EDS (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the skin, joints, and blood vessels, leading to hypermobility and tissue fragility. ERS (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type) is a subtype of EDS that specifically manifests with joint hypermobility and related symptoms without significant skin or tissue involvement.

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Elizabeth Taylor may have had it. Others include Myleene Klass, Russell Kane and Cherrylee Houston, all of Britain.

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Working as a contortionis

Also as skin stretchers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEwIBS-A21M)

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Although it is difficult to estimate the overall frequency of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the combined prevalence of all types of this condition may be about 1 in 5,000 individuals worldwide. The hypermobility and classic forms are most common; the hypermobility type may affect as many as 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 people, while the classic type probably occurs in 1 in 20,000 to 40,000 people.

Other forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are very rare. About 30 cases of the arthrochalasia type and fewer than 60 cases of the kyphoscoliosis type have been reported worldwide. About a dozen infants and children with the dermatosparaxis type have been described. The vascular type is also rare; estimates vary widely, but the condition may affect about 1 in 250,000 people.

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EDS was originally described by Dr. Van Meekeren in 1682

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the body's ability to produce collagen. It is estimated to affect about 1 in 5,000 people worldwide. EDS can cause a range of symptoms including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. The impact of EDS can vary from mild to severe, affecting a person's quality of life and daily functioning. Early diagnosis and management by healthcare professionals are important in improving outcomes for individuals with EDS.

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There is no widely recognized medical condition called "Eisenhower syndrome." It is possible that you may be referring to "Ehlers-Danlos syndrome," which is a group of genetic disorders that affect the connective tissues in the body. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a more accurate explanation.

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is considered a "rare disease" by the National Institutes of Health and other health and medical organizations. Although there are few specific guidelines about what qualifies as a rare disease, the Rare Disease Act of 2002 defines a rare disease as one having fewer than 200,000 confirmed cases in the U.S., or about 1 in 1500 people. Unfortunately, actual figures are impossible to know, simply because the condition is so unusual that many cases might go undiagnosed.

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Ehlers Danlos is the medical condition primarily defined by increased joint range of motion.

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning one copy of the altered gene is sufficient to cause the condition. Therefore, a carrier would be someone who has a genetic mutation in one copy of the gene associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome but does not exhibit symptoms of the condition themselves.

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Perhaps Helene Fourment, the second wife of Rubens.

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It is estimated that around 1 in 5,000 individuals in the United States have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This condition affects people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Since EDS is underdiagnosed, the actual number of people with the condition may be higher than reported.

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my daughter was diagnosed after 2 yrs of testing for eds 111. one of her symptoms is slow gastric emptying which was causing her to vomit frequently and have severe nausea. she also had a croup cough and i was told that her oesophagus's was inflamed from all the bile she was vomiting. her cough is worse at night.

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The Vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) used to be called EDS Type IV. It is characterized by fragile blood vessels, increased risk of organ rupture, and easy bruising. It is caused by a mutation in the COL3A1 gene, which is responsible for producing collagen type III.

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This inherited disorder causes extreme flexibility of joints and skin (although it has bad sides too!). In a circus setting I know of one performer who is nicknamed Mr elastic and stretches his skin to shocking lengths, worth a watch if you're interested - youtube it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEwIBS-A21M.

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Dermatosparaxis Type is a rare subtype of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome characterized by extreme skin fragility, loose skin that is easily bruised and tears, and delayed wound healing. It is caused by a genetic mutation affecting collagen production, leading to weak connective tissue. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and preventing complications associated with skin fragility.

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No, there are no distinctive facial features recognized in Ehler Danlos Hypermobility Syndrome (type three.) Recognizable facial features, such as are associated with Marfan's Syndrome, another disorder of the connective tissues, might be useful for diagnosis. Perhaps the nearest thing to a distinct feature for EDS is soft, velvety skin.

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Cutis hyperelastica is a genetic mutation of the fibrous tissue creating connective collagen. The condition is not necessarily passed on, and can simply be caused from a mutation of the gene on an individual basis. However the gene is recessive and can be passed on from parent to child. Only one parent is required to carry the mutated gene to cause the disorder.

The odds of the mutation being passed and showing symptoms is somewhat unknown, there are many types are Cutis hyperelastica so inheritance patterns vary.

While the condition can indeed occur from a spontaneous mutation, the defects that cause the three most prevalent forms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility, classic, and vascular) are autosomal dominant, meaning that the defect requires only one parent to possess it and that it is not passed on the sex (X/Y) chromosomes. The more rare forms (~100 total cases identified, worldwide) are recessive defects.

Prevalence rates for the three most prevalent forms are currently estimated at

  • Hypermobility Type: about 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 people
  • Classic Type: about 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 people
  • Vascular Type: about 1 in 100,000 to 250,000 people

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Some people may have hypermobility in their joints, which allows them to easily dislocate their shoulders on command. This increased range of motion can make it easier for them to intentionally subluxate or separate their shoulder joint. However, repeatedly dislocating the shoulder can lead to instability and long-term issues.

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Henri-Alexandre Danlos was born in 1844.

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Henri-Alexandre Danlos died in 1912.

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Nope. Not all people with hyperflexibility have EDS. EDS is rare, while hyperflexibility is relatively more common.

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Christl Ehlers's birth name is Christina Ehlers.

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Definition

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders marked by extremely loose joints, hyperelastic skin that bruises easily, and easily damaged blood vessels.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

There are six major types and at least five minor types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

A variety of gene mutations (changes) cause problems with collagen, the material that provides strength and structure to skin, bone, blood vessels, and internal organs.

The abnormal collagen leads to the symptoms associated with EDS. In some forms of the condition this can include rupture of internal organs or abnormal heart valves.

Family history is a risk factor in some cases.

Symptoms

Symptoms of EDS include:

  • Double-jointedness
  • Easily damaged, bruised, and stretchy skin
  • Easy scarring and poor wound healing
  • Flat feet
  • Increased joint mobility, joints popping, early arthritis
  • Joint dislocation
  • Joint pain
  • Premature rupture of membranes during pregnancy
  • Very soft and velvety skin
  • Vision problems
Signs and tests

Examination by the health care provider may show:

  • Deformed surface of the eye (cornea)
  • Excess joint laxity and joint hypermobility
  • Mitral valve prolapse
  • Periodontitis
  • Rupture of intestines, uterus, or eyeball (seen only in vascular EDS, which is rare)
  • Signs of platelet aggregation failure (platelets do not clump together properly)
  • Soft, thin, or very stretchy (hyperextensible) skin

Tests performed to diagnose EDS include:

  • Collagen typing (performed on a skin biopsy sample)
  • Collagen gene mutation testing
  • Echocardiogram(heart ultrasound)
  • Lysyl hydroxylase or oxidase activity
Treatment

There is no specific cure for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Individual problems and symptoms are evaluated and cared for appropriately. Frequently, physical therapy or evaluation by a doctor specializing in rehabilitation medicine is needed.

Support GroupsExpectations (prognosis)

People with EDS generally have a normal life span. Intelligence is normal.

Those with the rare vascular type of EDS are at significantly increased risk for rupture of a major organ or blood vessel. These individuals, therefore, have a high risk of sudden death.

Complications

Possible complications of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome include:

  • Chronic joint pain
  • Early-onset arthritis
  • Failure of surgical wounds to close (or stitches tear out)
  • Premature rupture of membranes during pregnancy
  • Rupture of major vessels, including a ruptured aortic aneurysm(only in vascular EDS)
  • Rupture of a hollow organ such as the uterus or bowel (only in vascular EDS)
  • Rupture of the eyeball
Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and you are concerned about your risk or are planning to start a family.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child have symptoms of EDS.

Prevention

Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Those planning to start a family should be aware of the type of EDS they have and its mode of inheritance (how it is passed down to children). This can be determined through testing and evaluation suggested by your health care provider or genetic counselor.

Identifying any significant health risks may help prevent severe complications by vigilant screening and lifestyle alterations.

ReferencesPyeritz RE. Inherited diseases of connective tissue. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds.Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 281.

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Long-term, It could indicate a heart valve problem, you need to regularly get an echocardiogram to ensure that your heart is heathy.

Short-term, avoid hyperextending, because with EDS any tear, strain, or whatever is incredibly serious, due to such unnatural flexibility. It took me a year and half for a small tear in my leg to heal, it was very painful and I wish had I been more careful.

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Jonathan Ehlers's birth name is Jonathan Sebastian Ehlers.

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Paul Ehlers's birth name is Paul W. Ehlers.

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