There
are 6 types of EDS —
all the types share some common features such as loose joints, abnormal skin
and fragile body tissues, but are unique in their own way.
The
different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is as follows:
Classical :-
The skin is stretchy, soft, fragile and elastic with loose and flexible joints.
Hypermobility :- The
joints are noticeably loose, flexible and sometimes painful,
particularly after exercise. Unlike other types of EDS, the skin is
virtually normal except for easy bruising.
Vascular :-
Vascular type is the most severe form as in this types of cases
organs and blood vessels can easily burst.
Kyphoscoliotic
:- The spine is severely curved in childhood.
Arthrochalasia
:- This type of EDS causes short stature, fragile
skin and joints that easily dislocate.
Dermatospraxis :-
The skin is doughy and wrinkly and tends to sag and fold. This type of EDS is
exceptionally rare, probably affecting fewer than 5 patients in the UK.
Another type of EDS has been found —
Periodontal :-
This form is similar to classical types of EDS but also causes very
fragile gums.
Source: www.nhs.uk
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