The hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis in patients with CRPS type 1: molar cortisol to DHEA ratio increases with disease duration

Background : The main complaint symptom of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS-1) is neuropathic pain. There is significant co-morbidity between neuropathic pain and neuropsychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression. A decrease in dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or increase in the m...

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Main Authors: Jai Y. Park, Ryun S. Ahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-09-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Subjects:
CAR