
ALT The image consists of a banner with two primary sections. At the top, the background is light blue, featuring two logos. On the left, the logo for "The Ehlers Danlos Society" is shown, including an abstract zebra head in black and white. To the right of this logo, the title "AMERICAN JOURNAL OF medical genetics" is displayed, with "medical" in black and "genetics" in a combination of black and red. Below the logos, a bold black headline reads, "New Research Identifies Potential Biomarkers for Diagnosing hEDS & HSD." The text is centered on a white background. Beneath the headline, a simple illustration of a test tube with red liquid and a blue cap is placed. A small red blood drop is depicted next to the tube, symbolizing medical or diagnostic testing. The overall design is clean, with a professional and scientific tone, emphasizing research and medical discovery.

ALT The image features a promotional visual for "The Ehlers-Danlos Society" with a focus on "Causes and Treatment - Digestive Concerns, hEDS, and Comorbidities." The background consists of a gradient of blue shades, creating a calm and professional atmosphere. On the left side, there is the logo of The Ehlers-Danlos Society, represented by a stylized black and white zebra head. The text below the logo, in bold black letters, reads: "The Ehlers-Danlos Society." On the right side of the image, there is an illustration of the human digestive system, depicted in a simplified, cut-out style. This includes organs like the lungs, heart, stomach, and intestines, all illustrated with bold, flat colors and minimal details. The lower section of the image contains a block of text in white, reading: "Causes and Treatment - Digestive Concerns, hEDS, and Comorbidities," emphasizing the main topic of focus. The clean, sans-serif font enhances readability against the blue background.

ALT The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of heritable connective tissue disorders. At this time, genetic variants have been found in all types of EDS, with the exception of hypermobile EDS (hEDS). Signs and symptoms Some certain signs and symptoms are common across all types of EDS. However, these can vary in severity between individuals, even with the same type of EDS. These include: • Joint hypermobility • Joint instability with dislocations and/or subluxations • Joint hypermobility • Joint instability with dislocations and/or subluxations • Injury to connective tissues in and around joints • Joint, muscle, and nerve pain • Scoliosis • Hernias • Pelvic floor weakness and prolapse • Easy Bruising • Stretchy skin • Fragile skin • Scarring • Slow or poor wound healing In rarer genetically-defined types of EDS, there are specific concerns with certain tissues of the body that can present with complications such as:

























