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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a poorly understood condition in which a person experiences persistent severe and debilitating pain.

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Although most cases of CRPS are triggered by an injury, the resulting pain is much more severe and long-lasting than normal.

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The pain is usually confined to one limb, but it can sometimes spread to other parts of the body.

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The skin of the affected body part can become so sensitive that just a slight touch, bump or even a change in temperature can provoke intense pain.

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Affected areas can also become swollen, stiff or undergo fluctuating changes in colour or temperature.

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Many cases of CRPS gradually improve to some degree over time. However, some cases of CRPS never go away, and the affected person will experience pain for many years.