Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Complex regional pain syndrome is usually treated by the pain medicine specialist or the anesthesiologist specialized in pain, who evaluate this uncommon condition that produces intense and persistent pain, generally in an arm or a leg.
What is it? It is a disorder in which the pain is disproportionate to the injury that caused it, and it is usually accompanied by changes in the skin and the sensitivity of the affected area.
Signs that may appear:
- Continuous burning pain in a limb
- Changes in color, temperature, or sweating in the skin
- Swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch
When to seek care? If after an injury the pain persists excessively and the area changes in appearance, a specialized evaluation is advisable to guide the management of this syndrome.
Data on 1,620 doctors who treat complex regional pain syndrome
Which specialist treats complex regional pain syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome is typically managed by an anesthesiologist or a pain management specialist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.
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Doctors specialized in complex regional pain syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Frequently asked questions
What is complex regional pain syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome is usually treated by the pain medicine specialist or the anesthesiologist specialized in pain, who evaluate this uncommon condition that produces intense and persistent pain, generally in an arm or a leg.
Which doctor treats complex regional pain syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome is typically managed by an anesthesiologist or a pain management specialist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.