It is important to identify infants of affected women as high-risk infants. Scrutinize the maternal history and, when possible, determine the specific EDS type of the mother or affected family ...

Adolescents with myopia had hernias, scoliosis and flat feet significantly more often than those without, suggesting a possible link between nearsightedness and overall connective tissue hyperlaxity, ...

Adv Neonatal Care. 2005;5(6):301-314. Chromosome 7 COL1A2 (collagen, type 2, alpha 2) Same Chromosome 9 COL5A1 (collagen, type 5 alpha 1) Same Chromosome 2 COL5A2 (collagen, type 5, alpha 2) Same ...

To answer this, Guava Health compiled a list of common symptoms that occur in POTS patients. A few conditions that might ...

Despite these medical interventions, her symptoms continued. In 2023, Brittany was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome—a group of connective tissue disorders known to cause chronic pain, fatigue, ...

"A patient came in after what was described as a 'head injury.' We realized how bad it was after seeing a plastic grocery bag ...

Home treatments can help. Morton’s toe, also known as Morton’s foot syndrome, describes the condition where the second toe looks longer than the big toe. It’s very common: Some people just ...

4. Morton's Neuroma A thickened nerve between the toes, often caused by pressure or irritation, can lead to Morton’s neuroma. This condition typically causes pain, burning, numbness, or the feeling of ...