Central Pain Syndrome: Central pain syndrome is a neurological condition caused by damage specifically to the central nervous system (CNS) — brain, brainstem, or spinal cord. ... more about Central Pain Syndrome.
Central Pain Syndrome: Central pain syndrome is a neurological condition caused by damage to or dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Central Pain Syndrome is available below.
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Prognosis for Central Pain Syndrome: Central pain syndrome is not a fatal disorder, but the syndrome causes disabling chronic pain and suffering among the majority of individuals who have it.
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Central pain syndrome is a neurological condition caused by damage specifically to the central nervous system (CNS) — brain, brainstem, or spinal cord. The pain is steady and is usually described as a burning, aching, or cutting sensation. Occasionally there may be brief, intolerable bursts of sharp pain. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Central Pain Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
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