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Rizwan Ali Khan - Clinical Psychologist

| MSc (Psychology) | MS (Clinical Psychology) | Certified (Crucial Conversations) | | Lahore

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Rizwan Ali Khan - Clinical Psychologist

| MSc (Psychology) | MS (Clinical Psychology) | Certified (Crucial Conversations) | | Lahore

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome has no cure currently; treatment focuses on managing symptoms and preventing complications. Physical therapy, pain management, and protecting joints are key aspects. Regular monitoring by specialists helps improve quality of life. ?

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I'm aware there's no cure, looking for diagnosis and management

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For a definitive diagnosis, we first have to identify which of the 13 specific subtypes of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) you have. A genetic test of blood or saliva provides a 100% "for sure" confirmation by identifying mutations in specific collagen or connective tissue genes (such as COL5A1 or COL3A1). For Hypermobile EDS (hEDS), which is the most common subtype, and its exact genetic marker is still being finalized. We diagnose it strictly using standardized clinical criteria. This includes evaluating your joint flexibility using the Beighton Score, assessing skin hyperextensibility (stretchiness), checking for tissue fragility (atrophic scars, easy bruising), and reviewing your family medical history. There is no single cure, but current management is highly proactive, multidisciplinary, and tailored to your specific symptoms: 1- Targeted physical therapy: We avoid high-impact exercises and instead use specialized, low-impact core-stabilizing therapies to strengthen the muscles around your joints, preventing frequent partial dislocations. 2- for pain management and reduce use Of NSAIDs or opioids, current protocols focus on a combination of neuropathic pain modulators, low-dose naltrexone. 3- To prevent overlapping conditions that commonly cluster with ED by using increased fluid/salt intake and beta-blockers, etc. 4- Proactive monitoring Is required. Depending on the subtype, regular echocardiograms are performed to monitor your aortic root and heart valves to catch any cardiovascular changes early.