You are in Medical Library . Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors Ehlers-Danlos syndrome involves abnormal formation of connective tissue. This condition, genetically occurs in different forms, and symptoms range from mild to severe. There is no specific treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and individual problems must be evaluated and cared for appropriately. People with Ehlers-Danlos generally have a normal life span.
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Complications failure of surgical wounds to close rupture of major vessels, including a ruptured aortic aneurysm rupture of the bowels rupture of a lung premature rupture of membranes during pregnancy Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and are planning on having a child. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a child with symptoms suggesting Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Prevention Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Affected parents should be aware of the type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome they have and its mode of inheritance . This may be determined through testing and evaluation suggested by your health care provider or genetic counselor.