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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a type of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) that causes severe pain in one or more limbs, usually after an injury or other medical condition^1^,^3^,^4^,^5^. Symptoms include burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration of the affected area^2^,^3^,^4^. Diagnosis is often difficult and treatment is typically focused on managing the pain^3^,^5^. Physical and occupational therapy, medications, and other interventions may be used to treat RSD^6^.
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD) is a disorder that causes lasting pain , usually in an arm or leg, and it shows up after an injury, stroke , or even heart attack . But the severity of pain is typically worse than the original injury itself
What Is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome? - WebMD
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition of intense burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration that most often affects the hand. Arms, legs, and feet can also be affected by CRPS.
This condition was previously known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Sudeck's atrophy, shoulder-hand syndrome, or causalgia.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a disorder in which pain, occurring spontaneously or from a sensory stimulus, is disproportionately painful than it should be. It is usually treated with physical and occupational therapy, and the patient will typically require medications or other interventions to manage the pain. The exact causes of CRPS are unknown, but it is likely that there are multiple factors that contribute to its development, such as immobilization, injury, and surgery.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - National Organization for Rare Disorders
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Stanford Health Care provides information about reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which occur when the sympathetic nervous system goes awry. Patients can access their health information from any device with MyHealth, and can also take advantage of clinical trials to evaluate new medical approaches, devices, drugs, or other treatments. Stanford Health Care also offers a Condition Spotlight to help patients understand the conditions and treatments available.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome | Stanford Health Care
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