What Is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
2. Subtypes
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is categorized into 13 subtypes, the symptoms of which vary widely and affect different systems. One of the most serious is vascular EDS, which can cause weakness of the blood vessels and internal organs, putting you at risk of ruptures of the aorta, intestine, or uterus.
Other specific subtypes of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome include periodontal EDS, which causes abnormalities of the teeth and gums. Kyphoscoliotic EDS can cause abnormal curvature of the spine. Brittle cornea syndrome is a subtype of EDS that specifically affects the eye.
Advertisement
