What Is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
7. Treatment
Treatment of your Ehlers-Danlos syndrome depends upon the subtype and symptoms that you have. Your doctor may send you to physical therapy for strengthening of your muscles and stabilization of your joints through exercise. This may decrease your likelihood of recurrent joint dislocation. It is sometimes necessary to perform surgery to repair an organ or blood vessel rupture or repair damage to a frequently dislocated joint. However, there is a risk that your skin will not heal properly after surgery.
If you have vascular EDS, your doctor may prescribe blood pressure medication to protect your fragile blood vessels from rupture. Joint pain due to hypermobility can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers under your doctor’s guidance.
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