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I have ehlers danlos type 3 possibly classical. generic testing ruled out vascular. how much do i need to worry about arteries or organs exploding?

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Dr. Lee Peter Bee answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Close monitoring: Ehler Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a inherited connective tissue disorder which affect the collagen in the body. Aortic dissection is the predominant life threatening comorbidity that needs to be considered. EDS typically affects the joints, skin, and blood vessels as well as the physical strength of skin, joints, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels and visceral organs.

Answered 8/21/2014

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