Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
hEDS
Hypermobile EDS is the most common form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and is characterized by joint hypermobility, skin that may be soft or velvety, and chronic musculoskeletal pain in many patients. Diagnosis is clinical and relies on standardized criteria rather than a single genetic test. Management focuses on physical therapy, activity modification, and addressing associated symptoms such as dysautonomia and pain.
- Prevalence
- 1 in 5,000-20,000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant
- Screened at Birth
- No
- On RUSP
- No
About This Data
This disorder is part of the Cureledger rare disease data corpus. We are building privacy-preserving natural history datasets and advocacy tools for rare disease communities. Data is maintained by clinical advisors and the patient community.