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5 Facts you should know about
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
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Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of inherited connective tissue disorders caused by abnormalities in the structure, production, and/or processing of collagen
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affects connective tissue, primarily the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls
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Symptoms include overly flexible joints that can dislocate, and skin that's translucent, elastic, and bruises easily
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The skin in most EDS patients is soft, velvety, and highly elastic
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There are 13 subtypes of EDS
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