Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition of intense burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration that most often affects the hand. CRPS typically develops after an injury, surgery, a stroke, or a heart attack. The pain is out of proportion to the severity of the initial injury.
Complex regional pain syndrome is uncommon, and its cause isn’t clearly understood. Treatment is most effective when started early. In such cases, improvement and even remission are possible.
An occupational therapist at Cascade Hand & Orthopedic Rehab in Fort Myers, FL can help you if you are living with this condition but the first step is to give us a call for an assessment! Call our clinic today and let us help you decrease pain and improve your quality of life.
Symptoms of CRPS to look out for
CRPS has many signs you can keep an eye out for. Signs and symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome include:
- Changes in hair and nail growth
- Joint stiffness, swelling, and damage
- Muscle spasms, tremors, weakness, and loss (atrophy)
- Decreased ability to move the affected body part
- Continuous burning or throbbing pain
- Sensitivity to touch or cold
- Swelling of the painful area
- Changes in skin temperature — alternating between sweaty and cold
- Changes in skin color, ranging from white and mottled to red or blue
- Changes in skin texture, which may become tender, thin or shiny in the affected area
Symptoms may change over time and vary from person to person. Pain, swelling, redness, noticeable changes in temperature and hypersensitivity (particularly to cold and touch) usually occur first.
Contact our clinic today for help
Don’t let complex regional pain syndrome reduce your quality of life any longer! If you are looking to find relief for your discomfort, contact Cascade Hand & Orthopedic Rehab. Our occupational therapists in Fort Myers, FL are licensed professionals who will be happy to get you back to living the healthy and physically active life you deserve!
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