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Complex regional pain syndrome is a multifactorial disorder with clinical features of neurogenic inflammation (inflammation mediated by nerve cells), nociceptive sensitisation (which causes extreme sensitivity or allodynia), vasomotor dysfunction (blood flow problems which cause swelling and discolouration) and maladaptive neuroplasticity ...
The neurogenic type is the most common and presents with pain, weakness, paraesthesia, and occasionally loss of muscle at the base of the thumb. [1] [2] The venous type results in swelling, pain, and possibly a bluish coloration of the arm. [2] The arterial type results in pain, coldness, and pallor of the arm. [2]
Alcohol can inhibit the ability to feel if the injury is becoming more aggravated, as well as increasing blood flow and swelling. Re-injury Avoid any activities that could aggravate the injury and cause further damage. Massage Massaging an injured area can promote blood flow and swelling, and potentially cause more damage if done too early. [3]
Shortness of breath is the most common symptom, followed by face or arm swelling. [5] Following are frequent symptoms: Difficulty breathing [6] Headache [6] Facial swelling [6] Venous distention in the neck and distended veins in the upper chest and arms [6] Migraines (especially if unusual to normal) Large decrease in lung capacity
Swollen feet, legs, and ankles—often called peripheral edema—can be a telltale sign of congestive heart failure. ... seek treatment right away, she urges. Jaw or neck pain with exertion ...
Acute compartment syndrome with blister formation in the arm of a child. There are five signs and symptoms of acute compartment syndrome. [7] They are known as the "5 Ps": pain, pallor, decreased pulse, paresthesia, and paralysis. [7] Pain and paresthesia are the early symptoms of compartment syndrome. [19] [7] Common symptoms are:
Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [1] a type of swelling. [4] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [1] Symptoms may include skin that feels tight, the area feeling heavy, and joint stiffness. [1]
Left arm pain can happen after an injury or pinched nerve. But in some cases, it could be an early indicator of a heart problem. Here’s what you need to know.