False statement regarding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is?

A. Type 1 CRPS occurs following a nerve injury

B. Type 1 CRPS is also called as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

C. It occurs due to adrenergic sensitivity of afferent nociceptors

D. CRPS Type 1 resolves with symptomatic treatment

Correct Answer: Type 1 CRPS occurs following a nerve injury

Description: CRPS Type 1 occurs without obvious nerve injury. When the pain and signs of sympathetic dysfunction occur after an identifiable nerve injury, it is termed CRPS Type 2. Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th edition, page 90

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