Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
By:Chase Jungwirth
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Some of the symptoms of this condition are back pain, flat feet, joint pain, hyper-mobility and double jointed ness.
How does it effect daily life
Everyday pain. Dislocations almost everyday.
What is life expectancy/ mutation causing the condition
Normal life expectancy. Abnormal collagen.
What chromosome is affected/ what is the gene that is affected
Chromosome 9 and col5a, col3a
What does it mean and three treatment options
It means inherited disorder. Three options are painkillers, anti inflammatorys and physical therapy
Is there a cure and Other info
There is no cure. There are 10 types of this disorder and it has it's own ribbon like the breast cancer ribbon.