Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

EDS subtypes

Diagnosis

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a disorder that weakens the connective tissues in your body.

Connective Tissues make up the tendons and ligaments that hold parts of your body together.

EDS is a genetic condition and may be inherited to future generations.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Characterised by

Joint hypermobility

Stretchy Skin

Tissue Fragility

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is present in roughly 1 in 2500 people according to current estimates. However, clinical experience suggests that its prevalence is much higher.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is known to affect both males and females of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.