What is the difference between EDS and Marfan Syndrome?

EDS stands for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, while MFS stands for Marfan syndrome. More often than not, they are connected with each other in such a way that some people presume that if they have one, they also have the other; however, this is not true.

EDS is a multi-systematic disorder, the soft tissues are fully affected, and it is also genetic, which means that if either or both parents have it, there is a fifty percent possibility that the child would too. EDS is a defect caused by a protein called collagen. Several conditions characterize EDS, including hypermobility, tissue fragility, and skin extensibility.

In MFS, the disorder is triggered by mutations in the genes, specifically the FBN gene. This gene is essential in the development of the body. More often than not, the indicators that MFS patients are misdiagnosed to have EDS. Sometimes EDS patients are misdiagnosed with MFS. People who may have MFS are taller than their peers. They may have extremely long arms and legs. Their fingers and toes may be extended and thin as well.

Everyone in life goes through health problems. It could be something as minor as the flu or as major as cancer. Two other health problems that a person may experience are EDS and Marfan Syndromes. EDS stands for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. It is a multi-systematic disorder. It is genetic, and when it occurs, it affects the soft tissues. With this syndrome, the tissues are often fragile. Another disorder that affects soft tissues is Marfan Syndrome. While EDS is genetic, Marfan syndrome occurs due to mutation of genes. As they are similar in nature, it is often that doctors will misdiagnose these syndromes.