Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Causes & Risks

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Causes

The cause of CRPS is not known. The condition likely results from several factors. It may involve overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, which directs automatic body functions that a person cannot control. Inflammation also may play a role in the disorder.

Risk Factors

Minor or severe trauma increases the risk of CRPS:

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