Type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and common features

Type	Features
Type	Skin	Joints	Other
Classic (EDS I and II)	Velvety or "doughy" texture Stretchy Fragile, easily injured, slow to heal Wide scars from past cuts or injuries	Loose, flexible	Fatigue Hernias (weak spots in organ walls that can cause a lump or bulge) Heart problems Soft lumps on the elbows or knees Small bumps on the sides of the feet Pregnancy-related problems
Hypermobility (EDS III)	Soft, smooth, mildly stretchy Not usually fragile	Loose, flexible (including the spine) Frequent dislocations (popping out of place) Chronic pain in the joints	Heart problems Digestive problems Fatigue Dizziness upon standing
Vascular (EDS IV)	Thin, bruises easily	Large joints (elbows, knees) usually normal Small joints (fingers, toes) might be somewhat loose or flexible	Tear in a blood vessel or organ wall – This can cause internal bleeding and be life-threatening Pregnancy-related problems

There are 6 main types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome ("EDS"). This table lists the 3 most common, and some of the features often seen in each. Not every person will have the exact same symptoms. The other 3 main types of EDS are called "kyphoscoliosis EDS," "arthrochalasia EDS," and "dermatosparaxis EDS." These are less common than the types listed above. In addition, there are also a few other forms of EDS. But these are extremely rare.

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Type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and common features