Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon condition that usually affects arms or legs. Symptoms include intense localized burning or aching pain, swelling, skin discoloration, and altered temperatures, among others..
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If you experience constant, severe pain that affects a single limb and makes touching or movement of that limb seem intolerable, see your doctor to determine the cause. It's important to treat complex regional pain syndrome early.
2007-04-02
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