Reflex
Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, also known as CRPS, is a progressive disease
of the Autonomic Nervous System that can follow a simple trauma (fall or
sprain) a break or fracture (especially wrist and ankle) a sharp force injury
(such as a knife or bullet wound), heart problems, infections, surgery,
RSI/CTS, spinal injuries/disorders, or major trauma.
It
is a multi-symptom condition affecting one, two, or sometimes even all four
of the extremities. It can also be in the face, shoulders, back, eyes, and
other areas as well. It may spread from one part of the body to another
regardless of where the original injury occurred; and RSD can spread in
up to 70% of the cases.(1)
In
a small number of cases it can become Systemic or body-wide. RSDS is an
involvement of nerves, skin, muscles, blood vessels (causing constriction
and pain) as well as bones.ANYONE
can get RSDS. In the USA there are millions of Women, Men, and Children
with this disease. It affects women many more times than men, as high as
four or five to one; and affects all age groups from 3 to 103.(1)
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