There is a lot to cover when it comes to EDS, so I'll make some key points here, but I engourage you all to read more about it over at The Ehlers Danlos Society!

❝The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility.❞

What is joint hypermobility?

• - Joint hypermobility means that a person's joint have a greater range of motion that is expected or usual. Some peoople have joint hypermobility that does not cause them pain or other issues, however, some people with joint hypermobility also have joint instability.

What is skin hyperextensibility?

• - Skin hyperextensibility means htat the skin can be strecthed beyond the normal range. 

What is tissue fragility?

• - Tissue fragility means that the body's orangs and other structures are more vaulnerable to tamage. Tissue fragility can present as easy bruising and poor wound healing in many types of EDS.

What are the types of EDS?

• - EDS currently has 13 heritable connetive tissues disorders. For a full list of them all (and info about them), I urge you to click the link at the top!

What causes EDS?

• - Each type of EDS is caused by variants in specific genes that provide the instructions for making collagens and related proteins.

What are connective tissue and collagen?

• - Connective tissue is found throughout the body, where it provides suppoert, protection, and structure to other parts of the body. Connective tussyes disorders are caused by issues that prevent connective tissue from functioning properly.

I have gotten my info from the link above. They write it so well, so all creds goes to The Ehler Danlos Society!