Main types of EDS

EDS-hypermobile type is the most common type of EDS. Rarer types include classical EDS, vascular EDS and kyphoscoliotic EDS. EDS-hypermobile type EDS-hypermobile type (EDS-HT), also known as hypermobile EDS or EDS type III, is often thought to be the same as or very similar to another condition called joint hypermobility syndrome . People with EDS-HT may have: joint hypermobility loose, unstable joints that dislocate easily joint pain and clicking joints extreme tiredness (fatigue) skin that bruises easily digestive problems, such as heartburn and constipation dizziness and an increased heart rate after standing up problems with internal organs, such as mitral valve prolapse or organ prolapse problems with bladder control ( stress incontinence ) Currently, there are no tests to confirm whether someone has EDS-HT. The diagnosis is made based on a person's medical history and a physical examination. Classical EDS Classical EDS (previously EDS types I and II)is less common than hypermobile EDS and tends to affect the skin more. Peoplewith classical EDS may have: joint hypermobility loose, unstable joints that dislocate easily stretchy skin fragile skinthat can split easily especially over the forehead, knees, shins and elbows smooth, velvety skin that bruises easily wounds that are slow to heal and leavewide scars hernias and organ prolapse Vascular EDS Vascular EDS (previously EDS type IV)is a rare type of EDS and is often considered to be the most serious. It affects the blood vessels and internal organs, which can cause them tosplit openand lead to life-threatening bleeding. People with vascular EDS may have: skin that bruises very easily thin skin with visible small blood vessels, particularly on the upper chest and legs fragile blood vessels that can bulge or tear, resulting in serious internal bleeding a risk of organ problems, such as the bowel tearing, the womb tearing (in late pregnancy) and partial collapse of the lung hypermobile fingers and toes, unusual facial features, (such as a thin nose and lips, large eyes and small earlobes), varicose veins and delayed wound healing Kyphoscoliotic EDS Kyphoscoliotic EDS (previously EDS type VI) is rare. Peoplewith kyphoscoliotic EDS may have: curvature of the spinethis starts in early childhoodand often gets worse in the teenage years joint hypermobility loose, unstable joints that dislocate easily weak muscle tone from childhood( hypotonia ) thismay cause a delay in sitting and walking, or difficulty walking if symptoms get worse fragile eyesthat can easily be damaged soft, velvety skin that is stretchy, bruises easily and scars