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Erythromelalgia

Other Names for this Disease
  • Primary erythermalgia
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Overview


Erythromelalgia (EM), is a rare disorder that is characterized by episodes of burning pain, warmth, and redness in the hands and feet. The cause of the symptoms in erythromelalgia is unknown.[1]


References

  1. Davis MD. NORD Guide to Rare Disorders. Erythromelalgia. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2003.
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  • DermNet NZ is an online resource about skin diseases developed by the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. DermNet NZ provides information about this condition. Click on the link to view the information.
  • Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Erythromelalgia. Click on the link to go to GHR and review the information.
  • Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. Click on the link to view this information. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
  • The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library provides information on this condition. Click on the link to view the information.
  • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.  Access to this database is free of charge.  Click on the link to read information on this topic.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Erythromelalgia. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
  • The The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Erythromelalgia. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.