10 Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Symptoms
Symptom #3: Deformities of the Spine
Deformities of the spine can be seen in patients with an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Some examples include scoliosis, kyphosis, occipitoatlantoaxial hypermobility, and tethered spinal cord syndrome.
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity when there is a sideway curvature of the spine. While mild scoliosis doesn’t cause any issues, severe cases can result with trouble breathing. Kyphosis is the convex curvature of the spine and is often referred to as roundback or hunchback. Like scoliosis, mild kyphosis does not usually cause issues, but severe cases can result in digestion difficulties, breathing issues, pain, discomfort, and more. Spinal deformities in patients with an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are usually progressive and may require surgical treatment options.
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