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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare genetic diseases that causes issues with collagen production. Collagen is present throughout the body, in the joints, skin, and other connective tissues. People with EDS may experience some complications with their sex lives due to the disease. The following will…

A chronic disease such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) can make activities of daily life more challenging. Friends and family members may not always understand what it is like for you to live with EDS. The spoon theory can be a helpful metaphor to explain it to them. What is…

People with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) can often experience gastrointestinal issues and bowel complications. Colon hydrotherapy is sometimes touted as a treatment for digestive system issues, but is it a recommended treatment for the intestinal problems of patients with EDS? What is colon hydrotherapy? Colon hydrotherapy, also…

Hydrotherapy could be a gentle, joint-friendly way to help you build strength and cardiovascular fitness, and relieve pain if you have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). What is EDS? EDS is a group of genetic disorders that affect the body’s connective tissues, leading to symptoms that range from mildly…

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) refers to a group of genetic disorders that affect the connective tissue — the tissue that gives structure to joints, bones, and organs. Patients with EDS have weak connective tissue. If you have EDS, you may have soft and fragile skin, and your blood vessels…

People with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) may experience bladder issues such as stress incontinence or infection. Here are some things to know about those symptoms, including how to manage them. Why does EDS cause bladder issues? EDS affects connective tissue, which is present throughout the body, including the bladder.

People with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) may experience bowel issues such as intestinal dysmobility. Here are ways to help manage these symptoms. Why does EDS cause bowel issues? EDS affects the connective tissue, which is present throughout the body, including in the bowel. Connective tissue is…

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) refers to a class of rare genetic disorders that affect the connective tissue. These tissues give structure to the skin and organs, muscles and joints. EDS can potentially affect every system in the body, including the eyes. Eye problems and EDS Kyphoscoliotic EDS…

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by weakness in the connective tissue — the tissue that gives structure and strength to muscles, skin, joints, and organs. Each type of EDS has different symptoms that affect patients’ quality of life. One aspect of…

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) refers to a group of rare diseases that affect connective tissue, which gives structure and support to muscles, skin, joints, and organs. Among the several types of EDS, some can affect the heart. What types of EDS affect heart function? Two rare types of…