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Lines Running Across Back. What Tests Should Be Done To Check If It Is Ehler Donlos Disease?
had my son at the doctors office today and pointed out some lines he has running across his back
after a few seconds he sad he should have a heart examine done. said he didn't think it was anything to worry
but mentioned ehler donlos disease can i ask how they test for this and how serious it may be and also would you no of any mds in N.J. that work with this thank you
after a few seconds he sad he should have a heart examine done. said he didn't think it was anything to worry
but mentioned ehler donlos disease can i ask how they test for this and how serious it may be and also would you no of any mds in N.J. that work with this thank you
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The main characteristics of EDS is skin laxity.
You can stretch his skin and see, if it is stretching abnormally.
You can compare it with your own skin.
The definitive diagnosis can be made only by biopsy.
Please meet a dermatologist for biopsy and exact diagnosis.
Sorry I dont know anyone in N.J.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
The main characteristics of EDS is skin laxity.
You can stretch his skin and see, if it is stretching abnormally.
You can compare it with your own skin.
The definitive diagnosis can be made only by biopsy.
Please meet a dermatologist for biopsy and exact diagnosis.
Sorry I dont know anyone in N.J.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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