Abstract

FEBLES SANABRIA, Ridel Jesús et al. Erythromelalgia. Case Report. Rev.Med.Electrón. [online]. 2020, vol.42, n.6, pp. 2674-2681.  Epub Dec 31, 2020. ISSN 1684-1824.

Erythromelalgia is a rare, chronic, little known disease, of difficult diagnosis and treatment. It is characterized by redness, heat, and intense pain and burning in the distal part of the extremities. It mainly affects hands, feet, nose and ears. The flushing, pain and warmth of the extremities increase when exposed to high temperatures as well as after exercise. The symptoms are usually relieved by immersing the affected limb in cold water. The authors present the case of a white, 33-years-old woman, with predominantly involved hand. Through a detailed interview and complementary tests they concluded that the etiological variant presented by the patient was a primary or idiopathic erythromelalgia. Treatment with aspirin and nifedipine was prescribed; the clinical progress of the patient was successful.

Keywords : erythromelalgia; flushing; burning pain; mutation; aspirin.

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