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No cure for Ehlers–Danlos syndrome is known, and treatment is supportive. Close monitoring of the cardiovascular system, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and orthopedic instruments (e.g., wheelchairs, bracing, casting) may be helpful. This can help stabilize the joints and prevent injury.
Dural ectasia is common in Marfan syndrome, [3] occurring in 63–92% of people with the syndrome. [11] It may also occur in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, neurofibromatosis type I, [12] ankylosing spondylitis, [1] and is associated with spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures, [13] scoliosis, tumors or trauma. [14]
Craniocervical instability is more common in people with a connective tissue disease, including Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, [1] osteogenesis imperfecta, and rheumatoid arthritis. [2] It is frequently co-morbid with atlanto-axial joint instability, Chiari malformation, [3] or tethered spinal cord syndrome.
Cachexia/wasting syndrome. Causalgia. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Chronic pain. Crohn’s disease. CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome Type II) Dystonia. Ehlers-Danlos ...
joint pain. soft, stretchy, fragile skin that tears or bruises easily. ... What is the treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? There is no cure, so the treatment involves managing symptoms.
Piezogenic papules on the heel of an individual with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. Specialty: Dermatology: Symptoms: Multiple yellowish to skin-coloured small or large bumps, mostly painless; typically on heels and wrist [2] [3] Causes: Pressure [2] Risk factors: Obesity, flat feet, athletes, figure skaters, long-distance runners [3] Diagnostic ...
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a genetic disorder in humans and animals which can cause connective tissue disorders, hyper mobility, bruising, and a range of other issues.
The disorder progresses with age, but the aforementioned treatments can help prevent or sometimes relieve symptoms. With treatment, individuals with tethered spinal cord syndrome have a normal life expectancy. Studies have shown surgery can help improve low back pain, urinary symptoms leg weakness and walking distance.