Ehlers-danlos syndrome

Ehlers-danlos syndrome's disease overview

Ehlers-danlos syndrome is a group of genetic disorders affecting connective tissue-mainly skin, joints and blood vessels. The connective tissue is a complex set of proteins and many other substances that provide strength and elasticity for the internal structures of the body.

People with Ehlers-danlos syndrome often have excessive flexible joints and stretched, fragile skin. This becomes difficult if there is a wound that needs to be stitched because the skin is not strong enough to keep the stitches.

A more serious form of this disorder, called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome of blood vessels, can cause blood vessels, intestinal walls or uterine walls. If there is Ehlers-danlos a blood vessel, should talk to genetic experts before wanting to get married.

Causes of Ehlers-danlos syndrome's disease

Different forms of EHLERS-DANLOS syndrome are related to many different genetic causes, some are inherited from parents to children. If the most common forms of EHLERS-DANLOS syndrome, 50% of that gene chance will be transferred to each child.

Symptoms of Ehlers-danlos syndrome's disease

Symptoms in Ehlers –Danlos syndrome are common:

The joints are too flexible: due to the connective tissue that holds the joints very loose, the joint can move beyond the normal movement range. Small joints are more affected than large joints. It is also possible to touch the tip of the tongue to touch the tip of your nose. Can pull a little skin out of the body surface, it will turn back to the old position. The skin also feels particularly soft and smooth like velvet. Because the skin is thin, it is easy to scratch, especially in the classic body. It is so thin to see the veins below. If the skin is excessively stretched, it is still likely to return to normal after releasing it. Physicians often test stretching in the neck, elbow skin or knee. The body is susceptible to trauma such as chin, forehead, elbows, knees and lower legs. Scars in patients often have lots of skin wrinkles; symmetrical skin on both sides of the eyes and sometimes expand to the nose; fake tumors; The fibroids 2-3cm appear in the body with force such as elbows, wrists and knees; Spherical note: About 1/3 of the patients appear under the skin of the balls like marble, due to the accumulation of fat and fiber and calcium on the bone surface; The nodules are small, soft, dark colors that appear near the heel when standing and disappearing when the foot is raised, which can cause pain.

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The severity of symptoms is very different from one person to another. Some people have Ehlers-danlos syndrome with too flexible joints, but few or no skin symptoms.

People at risk for Ehlers-danlos syndrome's disease

Syndrome affecting both men and women of all races in the world, the incidence of the disease has not been accurate, but is estimated at 1/5000.

Prevention of Ehlers-danlos syndrome's disease

Lifestyle and home measures can help overcome Ehlers -Danlos syndrome:

Select the appropriate sports: avoid antagonists, weightlifting and activities that increase the risk of injury. Minimizing stress on the hips, knees and ankles can be caused by running, climbing stairs or exercising rhythm. Chewing gum, hard food or cold ice. Occasionally shut your mouth to rest your jaw. Violin or piano are safer options and will take advantage of the flexibility of the hands.

Diagnostic measures for Ehlers-danlos syndrome's disease

Diagnosis is based on the aforementioned symptoms and the patient's family history. In many cases, there are no typical symptoms of a specific body, so they are often misdiagnosed. Clinical symptoms such as liquid joints and abnormal skin properties along with family history, can help diagnose patients with Ehlers - Danlos syndrome .

Specialized tests such as skin biopsy can diagnose some forms of syndrome such as blood vessels, joints and skin. If a couple has a child with this syndrome, the probability of the next child's illness depends on how the child has previously suffering and the parents can be similar or not.

Diagnosis by echocardiography, computerized taboos or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Ehlers-danlos syndrome's disease treatments

There is no treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome , but treatment can help control symptoms and prevent other complications.

Drugs: The doctor may prescribe the following cases:

Pain: If non -prescribed painkillers like Ibuprofen and Naproxen sodium do not work. The doctor may prescribe stronger painkillers to help control muscle and joint pain. It may be possible to reduce the pressure on blood vessels by keeping low blood pressure. The exercises to strengthen the muscles around the joints can help the joints more stable. Physical physicians may also recommend the use of braces designed to help prevent the bucket of joints.

Surgery and other procedures: In a few cases, surgery is recommended to repair the damaged joints due to the wrong position. However, the skin and connective tissue of the affected joint may not heal after surgery.

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