#Ehlers danlos type 3 skin
thin skin with visible small blood vessels, particularly on the upper chest and legs.It affects the blood vessels and internal organs, which can cause them to split open and lead to life-threatening bleeding. Vascular EDS (vEDS) is a rare type of EDS and is often considered to be the most serious. wounds that are slow to heal and leave wide scars.smooth, velvety skin that bruises easily.fragile skin that can split easily, especially over the forehead, knees, shins and elbows.Classical EDSĬlassical EDS (cEDS) is less common than hypermobile EDS and tends to affect the skin more. The diagnosis is made based on a person's medical history and a physical examination. problems with bladder control (stress incontinence)Ĭurrently, there are no tests to confirm whether someone has hEDS.problems with internal organs, such as mitral valve prolapse or organ prolapse.dizziness and an increased heart rate after standing up.digestive problems, such as heartburn and constipation.loose, unstable joints that dislocate easily.The EDS Support UK website has more information about the different types of EDS. Other types of EDS include classical EDS, vascular EDS and kyphoscoliotic EDS.
Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common type. There are 13 types of EDS, most of which are very rare. Main types of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)
Some of the rare, severe types can be life threatening. Sometimes the faulty gene is not inherited, but occurs in the person for the first time. The different types of EDS are caused by faults in certain genes that make connective tissue weaker.ĭepending on the type of EDS, the faulty gene may have been inherited from 1 parent or both parents. For some, the condition is relatively mild, while for others their symptoms can be disabling.