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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Definition:

An inherited disorder characterized by excessive looseness (laxity) of the joints, hyperelastic skin that is fragile and bruises easily, easily damaged blood vessels and rarely, rupture on internal organs.

Causes and Risks

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome involves abnormal formation of connective tissue.This condition, occurs in different forms, most of which result from defects in different genes. Symptoms range from mild to severe.

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