Types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Fact: 33% of POTS patients have EDS .
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Know the Signs!
- Very Visible Veins
- Thin, Pale, Translucent Skin
- Easy Bruising
- Fragile Skin (Easily Torn / Cut)
- Premature Aging In Hands and Feet
- Varicose Veins
- Thin Facial Features (Narrow Nose Bridge, Thin Lips, Little to No Chin)
- Prominent, Large Eyes
- Hollow Organ Ruptures
- Vessel Ruptures
- Arterial Ruptures
If you suspect you or a loved one has this condition, please allow your doctor to investigate . Average Life expectancy for this type of EDS is 49. Early diagnosis is crucial in learning preventative measures to lengthen your lifespan . You need not have all these symptoms to be concerned, especially if you have a family history of this diagnosis or these symptoms.
A "Zebra" is a term for a rare disease. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is significantly more uncommon than POTS, despite the link between the two. As a result, the zebra has become a symbol of strength for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Poor Wound Healing
- Hypermobile, Easily-Damaged Joints
- Stretchy, Fragile Skin (Easily Torn / Cut)
- Fragile Skin (Easily Torn / Cut)
- Easy Scarring / Atrophic Scarring
Classical-Like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Hypermobile Joints
- Velvety, Stretchy Skin
- Easy Bruising
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Easy Spraining
- Frequent Dislocations
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Stiffness / Reduced Range of Motion With Advanced Age
- Reduced Muscle Mass With Advanced Age
- Weakness
- Dysautonomia
- Anxiety
- Characteristic Facial Features
- Lifelong Deformed, Stiff Joints
- Club Feet and Other Foot Deformities
- Adducted Thumbs
- Misshapen Fingers
- Spinal Deformities
- Hematomas
- Cryptorchidism
Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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Cardiac-Valvular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Cardiac-Valvular Disease
- Need for Valve Replacement
- Joint Hypermobility
- Atrophic Scarring
- Stretchy Skin
Arthrochalasia Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Extreme and Dangerous Joint Hypermobility
- Frequent Dislocations
- Frequent Subluxations
- Congenital Dislocation of Both Hips
Dermatosparaxis Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Severely Easy Bruising
- Severe Skin Fragility
- Lax Skin
Periodontal Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Premature Tooth Loss
- Premature Gum Deterioration
- Gum Inflammation
Briittle Cornea Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Spontaneous Corneal Ruptures
- Fragile and Thin Corneas
Myopathic Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Childhood Muscle Weakness
- Distal Joint Hypermobility
- Proximal Rigidity of Larger Joints
Spondylodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Know the Signs!
- Intellectual Impairment
- Stunted Stature
- Spine Curvature
- Osteoporosis
- Frequent Fractures
- Thin, Velvety, Stretchy Skin
- Highly Visible Veins
- Easy Bruising
- Characteristic Facial Features
- Hypermobile Joints
- Rigid and Deformed Joints
- Atrophic Scarring
- Slender Fingers That Taper
- Wrinkled Palms
- Atrophy
- Distal Joint Hypermobility With Contractures
Kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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- Reduced Muscle Tone
- Atrophied Muscles
- Spine Curvature
- Kyphoscoliosis
- Hearing Loss
- Joint Hypermobility