Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, A Complex Connective Tissue Disorder
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare genetic disorders affecting the body’s connective tissues, which provide strength and elasticity to the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. Individuals with EDS often experience joint hypermobility, skin that is easily bruised and hyper-elastic, and a tendency for wounds to heal slowly. The severity of symptoms can…