Treatment Options For Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a type of connective tissue condition affecting the bones, blood vessels, skin, and a variety of other tissues and organs. The complications and symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. There are multiple types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but most involve hypermobile joints. With the classic type, patients may also have fragile and stretchy skin. The vascular type is often characterized by certain facial features, such as a thin upper lip, prominent eyes, thin nose, and small earlobes. With this type, the risk of arterial rupture is possible since these vessels can be weakened. The intestinal and uterine walls are also at risk of weakening and rupture.