Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. The appendix doesn't seem to have a specific purpose. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen.
What is EDS? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic collagen disorders that affects the connective tissues throughout the body. This tissue supports the skin, bones, blood vessels, arteries and internal organs.
Find a Doctor. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited conditions that affect collagen. Collagen is the material that provides strength and structure to skin, bone, blood vessels and internal organs. EDS causes loose (hypermobile) joints, extremely elastic skin that bruises easily and fragile blood vessels.