10 Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #2: Early Onset of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition where there is disease of the joint due to breakdown of joint cartilage and bone. It usually results in joint stiffness, pain, swelling, and decreased motion. In early stages of the disease, there may only be symptoms after exercise but these symptoms gradually become more constant.
Joints that are most commonly affected are in the fingers, base of thumb, knee, hips, neck, and lower back. It can be a disabling condition causing a negative impact on work, daily activities, and quality of life. Common causes of osteoarthritis are abnormal joints, injury, and hereditary disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
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