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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is also called Sudeck or algoneurodystrophy. CRPS is a chronic pain condition that often develops after an injury, such as a bone fracture or bruise, or surgery. The condition is characterized by persistent, localized pain that is more severe and/or lasts longer than you would normally expect with a similar injury.

A bowel obstruction, also known as ileus, is a blockage in the intestines that interferes with the normal passage of bowel movement. This blockage can occur in either the small or large intestine and requires prompt medical attention.

Bowel polyps are abnormal growths that form on the lining of the colon or rectum. Most bowel polyps are benign, but some can develop into colon cancer over time. This means an early detection and removal is important.

Diabetes is a disease in which your body has trouble regulating the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood properly. This is because your body does not make enough of the hormone insulin, or because your body does not respond well to insulin. As a result, sugars accumulate in the blood.

Disc degeneration is a normal age-related phenomenon. Aging causes a number of changes in the intervertebral disc in most people. The disc starts to dry out and flatten, and cracks may develop.