Disease or Syndrome
erythromelalgia
Subclass of:
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Etymology:
Greek erythros = red + melos = a limb + algos = pain
Definitions related to erythromelalgia:
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A peripheral arterial disease that is characterized by the triad of ERYTHEMA, burning PAIN, and increased SKIN TEMPERATURE of the extremities (or red, painful extremities). Erythromelalgia may be classified as primary or idiopathic, familial or non-familial. Secondary erythromelalgia is associated with other diseases, the most common being MYELOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A rare disorder characterized by periodic inflammation and blockage of the vessels of the extremities, resulting in skin redness, swelling, and burning pain in the affected sites. It may manifest as a primary disorder caused by mutations of the SCN9A gene or as a secondary disorder due to hematologic disorders or medication side effects.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Recurrent episodes of redness, burning pain, and warmth of the extremities following exposure to heat or exercise with symptoms predominantly involving the feet.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Erythromelalgia is distressing paroxysmal vasodilation of small arteries in the feet and hands and, less commonly, in the face, ears, or knees; it causes burning pain, increased skin temperature, and redness.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder characterized by burning pain, warmth, and redness of the extremities. Despite the controversy regarding nomenclature and classification, a distinction is generally made between primary (idiopathic) and secondary erythromelalgia (most commonly associated with myeloproliferative disorders), as well as...WebMD, 2019
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Erythromelalgia (EM) is a rare condition characterized by episodes of burning pain, warmth, swelling and redness in parts of the body, particularly the hands and feet. This condition may occur spontaneously (primary EM) or secondary to neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, or myeloproliferative disorders (secondary EM). Episodes...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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Erythromelalgia , rare disease in which the blood vessels of the hands and feet go through spasms of dilation associated with burning pain, increased skin temperature, and redness. The disease may be primary (in which case the cause is unknown), or secondary (caused by underlying disorders of the...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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