Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS): Signs, Symptoms, Prevention and Coping

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that affect a person’s connective tissues, mainly their joints, skin and the walls of their blood vessels. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provides elasticity and strength to the underlying structures of a person’s body. People who experience Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) usually have overly flexible joints and skin that is fragile and stretchy. The skin issue may become a real problem if a person with EDS has a wound that requires stitches for example because their skin is often times not strong enough to hold the stitches.
Source: Disabled World - Category: Disability Tags: Bones & Joint Conditions Source Type: news