What Is Ehlers Danlos?
9. Diagnosis
In many cases, a brief physical examination and asking the patient about their condition will be enough for the doctor to reach a diagnosis. This is especially the cases if there is a history of the condition in the patient’s family. If more information is needed for a diagnosis then samples may need to be taken in order to have a genetic test performed.
If the condition is diagnosed then it may be necessary to perform further checks to see if the patient is prone to certain complications. This can include an echocardiogram because one variety of Ehlers Danlos can cause the patient to have complications with their heart.
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