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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is considered a "rare disease" by the National Institutes of Health and other health and medical organizations. Although there are few specific guidelines about what qualifies as a rare disease, the Rare Disease Act of 2002 defines a rare disease as one having fewer than 200,000 confirmed cases in the U.S., or about 1 in 1500 people. Unfortunately, actual figures are impossible to know, simply because the condition is so unusual that many cases might go undiagnosed.
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Who are Ehlers-Danlos syndromes named for?
Dr. Ehlers and Dr. Danlos
What are the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes?
The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) refer to a group of inherited disorders that affect collagen structure and function
How common are Ehlers-Danlos syndromes?
Today, according to the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation, one in 5,000 to one in 10,000 people are affected by some form of EDS
When were Ehlers-Danlos syndromes originally found?
EDS was originally described by Dr. Van Meekeren in 1682
Who discovered ehlers-danlos syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome was discovered by Edvard L. Ehlers, a Danish dermatologist who first discovered the disease in 1901. Henri-Alexandre Danlos, a French dermatologist published his own description of the disease in 1908.
Where is the Ehlers-Danlos Support Group-UK?
Farnham, Surrey
When was Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome identified?
Hello, I see you are asking "What is 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. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provide strength and elasticity to the underlying structures in your body. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/c/12004
What are the symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
According to the Mayo Clinic there are a number of things that can be considered symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Some of these symptoms are stretchy and fragile skin, overly flexible joints, and fatty lumps at pressure points.
How is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome divided?
classical, hypermobility, vascular, kyphoscoliosis, arthrochalasia, and dermatosparaxis
What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Ehlers=Danlos syndrome is a defect in collagen. The most obvious manifestations i hyperextensible joints ("double jointedness"). It can also cause joint pain and affect other systems, especially the vascular system (blood vessels).
What is Ehliers-danlos syndrome dermatosaraxis?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder. It is caused by a defect in the structure, production, and processing of collagen or proteins.
Does ehlers danlos syndrome affect your mouth?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can cause sensitive/bleeding gums as well as loose teeth. TMJ, which is a condition characterized by a clicking noise in the jaw, is also common among people with EDS. The jaw may also be easily dislocated and painful. There is also evidence that it can cause an increased rate of cavities.
