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reflex sympathetic dystrophy  

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  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is a disease that affects regions of the upper and lower extremities. It involves pain, decreased motion, swelling, skin changes, increased sweating, abnormal hair growth, and weakening of the bones of the affected area. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy]

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