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Rare Disorder: Life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
2 May
Summary
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare inherited connective tissue disorder, caused lifelong symptoms.
- Liu Kaixin was diagnosed in 2015 after decades of pain and misunderstanding.
- Born in Yantai, China, Liu faced lifelong challenges with digestion, joints, and skin.
Liu Kaixin, 33, navigates life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare inherited connective tissue disorder. This condition meant decades of unexplained pain, digestive issues, and joint problems.
Her symptoms, present since childhood, included fragility, easy bruising, and rashes from crying or sweating. These were often dismissed with labels such as "too delicate" or "too fussy."
Diagnosed in 2015, Liu's experience highlights the critical need for awareness and understanding of rare diseases. She finds empowerment in sharing her journey, believing visibility itself offers support.
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