Erythromelalgia

Question 1

what is erythromelalgia?

Answer 1

condition that causes burning pain and erythema (pallor or cyanosis) in extremities

likely due to intermittent blood vessel obstruction and caused by heat, exertion, stress, insomnia, or pressure

Question 2

what causes erythromelalgia?

Answer 2

can be by primary gene= autosomal dominant gene mutation causing hyperexcitable dorsal root ganglia

secondary: myeloproliferative dx like polycythemia rubra vera and essential thrombocytosis

hypercholesterolemia
autoimmune dx (SLE)
small fiber peripheral neuropathy
sciatica
mushroom poisoning
medications (bromocriptine or ticlopidine

Question 3

what causes erythromelalgia episode?

Answer 3

triggered by heart, exertion, stress, insomnia, or pressure and seen with wearing socks, shoes since generated with heat.

can be seen in symmetric extremities often in lower than upper

Question 4

what helps with erythromelalgia

Answer 4

elevating limbs

Question 5

diagnosis of erythromelalgia

Answer 5

clinical and no specific diagnostic tests

Question 6

treatment of erythromelalgia

Answer 6

treating underlying disorder if secondary

aspirin may reduce symptoms in both primary and secondary erythromelalgia

Question 7

erythromelalgia symptoms

Answer 7

can have a burning sensation and redness of feet and legs. helps to move legs.