What Are the Symptoms of Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue?

Each HDCT has its own symptoms. Some examples are:

• Bone growth problems. People with bone growth disorders can have brittle bones. They can also have bones that are too long or too short.
• Joint issues. Some HDCTs cause joints to be too loose or too tight.
• Skin problems. There are HDCTs that cause loose skin, skin that hangs in folds, or blistered skin.
• Blood vessel damage. Some HDCTs lead to weak blood vessels. Other HDCTs can close-off or block blood vessels.
• Height issues. Some HDCTs cause people to be unusually tall or short.
• Head and facial structural problems. Certain HDCTs can make the head and face look different from others.