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What are the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes?

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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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Who are Ehlers-Danlos syndromes named for?
Dr. Ehlers and Dr. Danlos
How is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome divided?
classical, hypermobility, vascular, kyphoscoliosis, arthrochalasia, and dermatosparaxis
When was Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome identified?
1901 and 1908
Who is a carrier of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
In my case, it was my father, who was "double jointed" like me. He was never diagnosed, but died at age 75 of Parkinson's with dementia. I am female and have fibromyalgia in addition to the EDS. I...
How common is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
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...