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BBC Health 📅 28 Aug 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder?

The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis.

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  • Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK but remains underdiagnosed, with many patients experiencing significant diagnostic delays
  • Recognition and awareness of HSD symptoms among healthcare professionals is needed to improve early identification and reduce time to diagnosis
  • Timely diagnosis of HSD is clinically important to enable appropriate management and support for affected patients
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The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis.

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