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What is complex regional pain syndrome?

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), is a painful chronic condition that often follows a trauma resulting in damage to nerves or nerve endings. Typically, symptoms include marked sensitivity to touch, a dramatic change in skin color and temperature of the affected limb or body part, intense burning pain, excessive sweating, and otherwise unexplained swelling.

Complex regional pain syndrome can afflict, both men and women of any age, although most experts agree that it is slightly more common in young women.