Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome includes the 44 symptoms listed below:

• Joint looseness
• Fragile small blood vessels
• Abnormal scar formation
• Abnormal wound healing
• Soft skin
• Velvety skin
• Stretchy skin
• Curved spine
• Eye problems
• Weak internal organs
• Weak uterus
• Weak intestines
• Weak large blood vessels
• Hyperelastic skin
• Fragile skin
• Hyperextensible joints
• Joint dislocation
• Bleeding tendency
• Bruising tendency
• Soft pseudotumors
• Calcified cysts
• Atrophic scars
• Visceral anomalies
• Widely spaced eyes
• Epicanthal folds
• Broad nasal bridge
• Soft skin
• Velvety skin
• Subcutaneous nodules
• Gastrointestinal hernia
• Diverticular effusion
• Synovial effusion
• Premature birth
• Congenital hip dislocation
• Club feet
• Crossed eyes
• Blue membrane around sclera
• Perforation of eye globe
• Diminished cornea
• Myopia
• Glaucoma
• Easy bruising
• Atrophic scars
• Pseudotumors
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome includes:

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Abnormal scar formation - see all causes of Skin texture changes
• Abnormal wound healing - see all causes of Healing symptoms
• Atrophic scars - see all causes of Skin atrophy
• Atrophic scars - see all causes of Skin atrophy
• Broad nasal bridge - see all causes of Nose symptoms
• Club feet - see all causes of Clubbing
• Congenital hip dislocation - see all causes of Hip symptoms
• Curved spine - see all causes of Spine symptoms
• Easy bruising - see all causes of Easy bruising
• Epicanthal folds - see all causes of Epicanthal folds
• Eye problems - see all causes of Eye symptoms
• Fragile skin - see all causes of Weak skin
• Fragile small blood vessels - see all causes of Blood vessel symptoms
• Glaucoma - see all causes of Glaucoma
• Hyperextensible joints - see all causes of Hyperextensible joints
• Joint dislocation - see all causes of Joint symptoms
• Joint looseness - see all causes of Joint symptoms
• Myopia - see all causes of Myopia
• Premature birth - see all causes of Pregnancy symptoms
• Soft skin - see all causes of Weak skin
• Soft skin - see all causes of Weak skin
• Stretchy skin - see all causes of Weak skin
• Velvety skin - see all causes of Weak skin
• Velvety skin - see all causes of Weak skin
• Weak intestines - see all causes of Digestive symptoms
• Weak large blood vessels - see all causes of Blood vessel symptoms
• Weak uterus - see all causes of Uterus symptoms
• Widely spaced eyes - see all causes of Eye symptoms

Medical Books Online about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

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Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Online Medical Books

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

SSSS can usually be traced to a prodromal upper respiratory tract infection, possibly with concomitant purulent conjunctivitis. Cutaneous changes progress through three stages:

❑ Erythema: Erythema, which may begin diffusely or as a scarlatiniform rash, usually becomes visible around the mouth and other orifices and may spread in widening circles over the entire body surface. The skin becomes tender; Nikolsky’s sign (sloughing of the skin when friction is applied) may appear.

❑ Exfoliation (24 to 48 hours later): In the more common, localized form of this disease, superficial erosions with a red, moist base and minimal crusting occur, generally around body orifices, and may spread to exposed areas of the skin. (See Identifying staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.) In the more severe forms of this disease, large, flaccid bullae erupt and may spread to cover extensive areas of the body. These bullae eventually rupture, revealing sections of denuded skin; mucous membranes are spared.

❑ Desquamation: In this final stage, affected areas dry up, and powdery scales form. Normal skin replaces these scales in 5 to 7 days.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

SSSS commonly can be traced to a prodromal upper respiratory tract infection, possibly with concomitant purulent conjunctivitis. Cutaneous changes progress through three stages.

Erythema

In the first stage, erythema becomes visible, usually around the mouth and other orifices, as well as body fold areas, and may spread in widening circles over the entire body surface. The skin becomes tender; Nikolsky’s sign (sloughing of the skin when friction is applied) may appear.

Exfoliation

About 24 to 48 hours later, exfoliation occurs. In the more common, localized form of this disease, superficial erosions and minimal crusting develop, generally around body orifices, and may spread to exposed areas of the skin.

In the more severe forms of this disease, large, flaccid bullae erupt and may spread to cover extensive areas of the body. These bullae eventually rupture, revealing denuded skin.

Desquamation

In this final stage, affected areas dry up and powdery scales form. Normal skin replaces these scales in 5 to 7 days.

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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003

Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome:

People with EDS have some degree of joint looseness, fragile small blood vessels, and abnormal scar formation and wound healing. Soft, velvety skin stretches excessively but returns to normal after being pulled. Some forms of EDS can present problems with the spine, including curved spine; the eyes; and weak internal organs, including the uterus, intestines, and large blood vessels. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers about Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue: NIAMS)

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, it is also important to consider Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Ehlers-Danlos syndrome may cause:

• Aneurysms
• Angioid streaks
• Back pain
• Bladder diverticulum
• Blue sclerae
• Collagen disorder, hereditary
• Cutaneous laxity
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Joint hypermobility
• Lens dislocation
• Ligament laxity
• Mitral valve incompetence
• Optic atrophy
• Pneumothorax
• Vascular hemostatic disorder

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About signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This signs and symptoms information for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome signs or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Ehlers-Danlos syndrome symptoms.