10 Causes of Hammer Toe
Cause #10: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome, or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, is a condition where there is extreme pain, limited rage of motion, swelling, and skin or bone changes. Due to the debilitating pain, it is also often referred to as the “suicide disease” due to the severity and intensity of the discomfort along with the lack of treatments available. It is the most painful condition known, ranking even higher than childbirth on the McGill pain index. It may first affect one limb and gradually spreads through the body.
Approximately 35 percent of patients with this condition report symptoms throughout their whole bodies. It is important to note that it is not a psychological condition but can result in anxiety and depression due to impaired occupational and social function. A hammer toe can occur due to the damage sustained from this condition.
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