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Erythromelalgia, also known as Mitchell's disease (after Silas Weir Mitchell) and red neuralgia, is a rare disorder in which blood vessels, usually in the extremeties and especially in the feet, are blocked and inflamed, causing a painful burning and throbbing sensation and red skin. The attacks come and go, and tend to be worse in summer. Erythromelalgia is often associated with vascular diseases such as polycythaemia vera, thrombocytosis or with heavy metal poisoning.
Erythromelalgia responds to cooling, and often disappears completely on taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin. Cooling as a treatment is not recommended as the change in temperature may cause chronic cycles of flaring and dilation of the vessels in the extremities.
A primary (or familial) form is termed erythermalgia. This occurs in patients who are younger. The disease is very rare. It has been linked to a mutation of the SCN9A (a sodium channel), the gene of which is located on the long arm of the second chromosome (2q24). It inherits in an autosomal dominant fashion.
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http://tinyurl.com/yf68nrz Erythromelalgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erythromelalgia (EM) - Email group to discuss treatments and the affects of the condition.
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NORD: Erythromelalgia - Sample report, plus links to organisations. [Fee required for full report.]
Meta Description: [ National Organization for Rare Disorders is dedicated to helping people with rare, orphan diseases. Rarediseases.org contains information on the prevention, treatment and cure of rare diseases. ]
The Erythromelalgia Association - A non-profit organization dedicated to research and education regarding this painful disorder. Offers details about the disorder, the organization, FAQs and membership information.
Meta Description: [ The Erythromelalgia Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and treatment of erythromelalgia. ]
The Merck Manual: Erythromelalgia - A basic description of this disorder, which causes severe burning, pain, and redness, primarily in the hands and feet.
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