Symptoms of vascular EDS
Vascular EDS is a serious medical disorder that mostly affects the cardiovascular system. Vascular EDS symptoms include:
- unsteady blood vessels
- transparent skin
- tiny lips
- thin skin
- heart valve issues
- recessed cheeks
- collapsed lungs [2]
Causes of EDS
Worldwide, 1 in 5,000 persons and 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 babies are affected by EDS. The disease is typically passed down from parents to their offspring.
In rare cases, spontaneous gene mutations in collagen-related genes might cause an individual to acquire EDS.