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ehlers-danlos syndrome

ehlers-danlos syndrome (eds) is a group of inherited tissue disorders. this syndrome affects collagen, which plays a major role in holding together, strengthening, and providing elasticity to body cells and tissues.

symptoms and signs of eds include abnormally flexible, loose joints that may easily become dislocated; unusually loose, thin, stretchy (elastic) skin; and excessive fragility of the skin, blood vessels, and other body tissues and membranes.

the many types of eds are classified using roman numerals (eds i to eds xi), based upon each type's symptoms, signs, and underlying cause.

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