"IRIS Clinics in Trivandrum offers advanced care for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), focusing on accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment using medications like bisphosphonates"
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type I, is a chronic pain condition that typically develops after an injury or trauma to the hands, legs, shoulders, or other limbs. It is a neurologically mediated disorder characterized by severe, persistent pain that is often disproportionate to the original injury.
Medication management for RSD focuses on controlling nerve-related pain and inflammation. Drugs like bisphosphonates help reduce bone changes, while alpha blockers improve blood flow and decrease pain. Antidepressants and anticonvulsants are often used to treat neuropathic pain. Since traditional painkillers are less effective, targeted medications are essential for symptom relief and functional improvement.
Sympathetic nerve blocks involve injecting a local anesthetic near the affected nerves to interrupt pain signals. These blocks serve both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, offering temporary relief and helping to identify the involved nerve pathways. Regular use may reduce chronic pain intensity in RSD and allow patients to engage more effectively in rehabilitation programs.
Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in restoring daily function for RSD patients. Therapists guide patients through exercises to improve fine motor skills and desensitize the affected limb. Activities are adapted to reduce pain and strain, while promoting independence and improving quality of life. Education on joint protection and stress reduction is also included.
Malayil Centre, Chenthi,Pongumoodu,
Thiruvananthapuram- 695011 Kerala.
+91 82814 45394
info@irisclinics.com
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