What Is CRPS? And What Else Do You Need to Know?
If you or someone you know suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), you may have many questions about this condition. Well, then get ready because today we’re going to answer the top most common questions about CRPS What is CRPS Disease? CRPS stands for complex regional pain syndrome , a chronic condition that causes severe pain and other symptoms in a specific part of the body, usually an arm or a leg. CRPS can develop after an injury or infection that affects the nerves in the affected area. The pain is often out of proportion to the original injury and may persist even after the injury has healed. CRPS is also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) or causalgia. Which is worse CRPS I or CRPS II? CRPS can be classified into two types, based on the cause and the presence of nerve damage: - CRPS I: This type occurs after an illness or injury that did not directly damage the nerves in the affected limb. About 90% of people with CRPS have this type. -