can rsd be passed from mother to infant
2007-11-01 19:19:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
No, it can't. While there is a possibility that there may be a genetic predisposition to RSD (even this has not been firmly established), the disease itself cannot be 'passed on'- it still requires some sort of trigger.
2007-11-04 19:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by Loz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a complex, poorly understood disorder that is characterized by chronic, severe pain and progressive changes in skin, muscle, and bone. Although the precise causes of RSD are unknown, it often occurs following an injury, often minor in nature. Some experts believe that RSD represents an exaggerated response of the sympathetic nervous system to some form of injury or insult (eg. surgery) to the area resulting in chronic, severe, sometimes debilitating pain.
"CAN RSD BE INHERITED?"
The answer is a qualified no. RSD is a syndrome brought on by multiple factors (e.g., minor trauma, inactivity, pre-existing injury, and trauma to specific water-shed zones). It cannot be simply inherited.
In our series of 386 consecutive patients diagnosed as suffering from RSD, only 4 families (with more than one member of the family suffering from RSD) were identified.
2007-11-02 04:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋