Symptomatic

. A comprehensive compendium of the symptoms of EDS and HSD to aid clinicians and patients. Symptom-based chapters for ease of making a diagnosis. A case report, differential diagnosis, discussion, and diagnostic and treatment algorithm for each symptom

1. IntroductionPART I - SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMSSection I.I - General2. Joint hypermobility and pain3. Chronic Widespread Pain4. Widespread pain in childhood5. Myofascial Pain6. Multiple unexplained symptoms7. Itchy rash and general malaiseSection I.II - Fatigue8. Fatigue9. Brain fogSection I.III - Skin10. Stretched, unsightly scars11. Bruising and bleeding12. Poor wound healing13. Repeated joint dislocation and bruisingPART II - HEAD AND NECKSection II.I - Psychological health14. Anxiety15. Depression16. Post-Traumatic stress17. Attention difficulties18. Loneliness and social isolationSection II.II - Head and neck19. Postural Headache20. Persistent pressure headache21. Cough-induced headache22. Excruciating headache on the side of the head23. Headache with shaking episodes and "brain fog"24. Skull-base headache with intermittent burning limb pain25. Fainting, headache and "bobble head"26. Pressure headache and blurry vision27. Head, neck and shoulder pain 28. Headache with pain and stiffness in the neck29. MigraineSection II.III - Eyes30. Difficulty reading31. Blurry and double visionSection II.IV - Mouth and voice32. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and headache33. Gum bleeding and early tooth loss34. Difficulty swallowing35. Voice changePART III - TORSOSection III.I - Upper and lower back36. Upper back pain37. Low back pain38. Progressive leg weakness and urinary incontinence39. Sacral and buttock painSection III.II - Rib cage40. Posterior rib cage pain41. Chest wall painSection III.III - Lungs42. Shortness of breath43. Still tired after sleepingSection III.IV - Heart and cardiovascular system44. Palpitations45. Feeling shaky with palpitations46. Severe abdominal pain and a cold legSection III.V - Abdomen47. Abdominal pain and feeding intolerance in a child48. Chronic constipation and nausea in a child49. Failure to thrive in a young child50. Heartburn and feeling full, even after a small meal51. Stomach pain and reflux failing medical management52. Sluggish stomach53. Persistent nausea54. Severe constipation55. Severe abdominal pain after eating, and weight loss56. Stomach and midback pain with eatingSection III.VI - Pelvis57. Bladder pain with urinary frequency and urgency58. Bulging of the bladder and vagina, with difficulty urinating59. Rectal bulging, hemorrhoids, and difficulty emptying the bowelPART IV - LIMBSSection IV.I - Movement disorders60. Twitching61. Uncontrolled spasms triggered by exerciseSection IV.II - Shoulder / upper limb62. Neck pain and tingling in the arm and hand63. Shoulder pain and/or instability64. Painful shoulder blade65. Intermittent pain and weakness in the arm and hand66. Pain in the hands and reduced grip strength67. Pain and weakness in the forearm, wrist and handSection IV.III - Lower limb68. Hip Pain69. Wobbly knee cap and a painful knee70. Swelling and redness in both feet71. Leg swelling and pain72. Weakness and painful numbness in the arms and legs73. Burning pain in the feet74. Foot pain and repeated ankle sprains75. Painful heels, and tired and clumsy feet