What is another word for central pain syndrome?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛntɹə͡l pˈe͡ɪn sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Central pain syndrome or CPS refers to a type of chronic pain caused by damage to the central nervous system. It is also known as central neuropathic pain, thalamic syndrome, and deafferentation pain. Deafferentation pain describes the condition where the nerve fibers that transmit information to the brain are interrupted and cause abnormal pain signaling. Thalamic syndrome is a type of CPS caused by injury to the thalamus, which is a portion of the brain that processes sensory information. Other synonyms for CPS include central post-stroke pain, central cord syndrome, and spinal cord injury pain. Management of CPS may involve medications, physical therapy, and psychological support.
