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How Can Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy In The Right Hand Be Treated?

Hi. I have RSD in my right arm and shoulder.....I have and issue with my right....it has had two surgery s on it .....it been re-injuryed and needs to have surgery again, but I m holding off on the surgery , I believe that the more it gets messed with the worst it gets.......Anyway can the RSD transfer to that knee, with the truama its having?
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Reflux sympathetic dystrophy may be caused by trauma or unknown aetiology characterized by pain and warm in hand with skin and nail changes.

There’s no single test that can tell your doctor whether you have RSD. Instead, she’ll rely on a physical exam and your medical history information.

Treated with painkiller medication, local application of lidocaine, a corticosteroid may useful.

Oral medication like antidepressants, anti-inflammatory or nerve blocks. Nasal spray also useful to prevent osteoporosis. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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How Can Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy In The Right Hand Be Treated?

Hello, Reflux sympathetic dystrophy may be caused by trauma or unknown aetiology characterized by pain and warm in hand with skin and nail changes. There’s no single test that can tell your doctor whether you have RSD. Instead, she’ll rely on a physical exam and your medical history information. Treated with painkiller medication, local application of lidocaine, a corticosteroid may useful. Oral medication like antidepressants, anti-inflammatory or nerve blocks. Nasal spray also useful to prevent osteoporosis. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist