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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Treatment

Treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome includes:

Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
Avoid injury to the skin.
Avoid heavy lifting.
Vitamin C supplements
Ehlers-Danlos clinical trials

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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome References:

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Malfait F, De Coster P, Hausser I, van Essen AJ, Franck P, Colige A, Nusgens B, Martens L, De Paepe A. The natural history, including orofacial features of three patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type (EDS type VIIC). Am J Med Genet A. 2004 Nov 15;131(1):18-28.
Oderich GS, Panneton JM, Bower TC, Lindor NM, Cherry KJ, Noel AA, Kalra M, Sullivan T, Gloviczki P. The spectrum, management and clinical outcome of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV: a 30-year experience. J Vasc Surg. 2005 Jul;42(1):98-106.