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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a pain condition where there is life-long sharp or burning pain at the site of a previous injury, but without clearly identifiable damage to the nerves.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Chronic pain syndrome

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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