This conditions underlying mechanism is unclear however, but may be triggered by trauma. This illness has the following signs and symptoms: sensory abnormalities (burning pain and... This conditions underlying mechanism is unclear however, but may be triggered by trauma. This illness has the following signs and symptoms: sensory abnormalities (burning pain and allodynia), trophic changes, impairment of motor function, and emotional/psychological responses. This statement best describes which illness?
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The question is asking us to identify an illness based on a description of its signs, symptoms, and potential trigger. The key aspects to consider are sensory abnormalities like burning pain and allodynia, trophic changes, motor function impairment, and emotional/psychological responses, potentially triggered by trauma.
Answer
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
The statement best describes Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a chronic pain condition often triggered by trauma and characterized by sensory abnormalities like burning pain and allodynia, trophic changes, motor function impairment, and emotional/psychological responses.
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The statement best describes Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a chronic pain condition often triggered by trauma and characterized by sensory abnormalities like burning pain and allodynia, trophic changes, motor function impairment, and emotional/psychological responses.
More Information
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that can occur after an injury or illness. The pain is usually localized to one limb (arm, leg, hand, or foot).
Tips
It is easy to confuse CRPS with other pain syndromes. Pay close attention to the specific signs and symptoms (sensory abnormalities, trophic changes, motor function impairment, and emotional/psychological responses) to identify the correct answer.
Sources
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Physiopedia - physio-pedia.com
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a review - Elsevier - elsevier.es
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - ninds.nih.gov
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