Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues – primarily your skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. – Mayo Clinic
Do I have EDS?
If you have signs and symptoms of EDS, your doctor may be able to diagnose you, but they will most likely refer you to a geneticist, as EDS is a genetic disorder.
There are many different types of EDS with different diagnostic criteria. The types most often discussed are Hypermobile, Classical, and Vascular. The Ehlers-Danlos Society provides excellent descriptions of each type.
Clinical manifestations of EDS are most often found in the joints and skin, with joint hyper-mobility (over-flexibility) being perhaps the most universal.
Resources
Dr. Shweta Dhar, Baylor College of Medicine
Although she is in Houston rather than the Austin area, Dr. Dhar is worth the drive for her expertise. She runs the Adult Genetics Clinic at BCM and specializes in EDS and connective tissue disorders.
Join our Meetup group for discussion with other members and event information. It’s free to join!
The Ehlers-Danlos Society provides a wealth of resources to anyone seeking information on EDS.
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