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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A group of inherited connective tissue disorders primarily involving the joints and skin. There are 11 disorders in the group. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is available below.
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The problems present in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of approximately 10 disorders, include changes in the physical properties of skin, joints, blood vessels, and other tissues such as ligaments and tendons. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers about Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue: NIAMS)
A heterogeneous group of inherited COLLAGEN DISEASES. The most common manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome are hyperextensible skin and joints, skin fragility and reduced wound healing capability. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or a subtype of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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