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Wie bekommt man CRPS?
complex regional pain syndrome, kurz CRPS) tritt in der Folge einer Verletzung auf. Diese entsteht etwa durch Unfälle oder durch operative Eingriffe. Mehrere Wochen nach dem Trauma kommt es zu Schmerzen in der betreffenden Region, die nicht durch die ursprüngliche Verletzung erklärbar sind.
Ist Morbus Sudeck eine Autoimmunerkrankung?
Neurologen der Gießener Uniklinik unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Franz Blaes wiesen nun erstmals sogenannte Autoantikörper im Blut der betroffenen Patienten nach. Damit gehört der Morbus Sudeck zu den Autoimmunerkrankungen, was in völligem Kontrast zur bisherigen Lehrmeinung über die Entstehung dieser Krankheit steht.
What is a CRPS diagnosis?
C omplex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic (lasting greater than six months) pain condition that most often affects one limb (arm, leg, hand, or foot) usually after an injury. CRPS is believed to be caused by damage to, or malfunction of, the peripheral and central nervous systems.
How long does complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) last?
How severe and how long symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) lasts varies from person to person. Pain is usually the leading and most disabling symptom. Signs and symptoms of CRPS include: Continuous pain that gets worse over time. Pain that is out of proportion to the severity of your injury.
What is the relationship between CRPS and the immune system?
CRPS also affects the immune system. High levels of inflammatory chemicals (cytokines) have been found in the tissues of people with CRPS. These contribute to the redness, swelling, and warmth reported by many patients. CRPS is more common in individuals with other inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as asthma.
What medications are used to treat CRPS?
Doctors use various medications to treat the symptoms of CRPS. Pain relievers. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers — such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) — may ease mild pain and inflammation. Your doctor may prescribe stronger pain relievers if OTC ones aren’t helpful.