erythromelalgia

Last reviewed 01/2018

Erythromelalgia, also known as erythermalgia, is rare condition characterised by burning pain and redness of the extremities

  • relapses are episodic, often worse in the summer
  • may be primary or secondary to systemic disorders such as diabetes, collagen vascular disorders, or myeloproliferative disorders such as polycythemia vera or essential thrombocytosis (1)
  • may be associated with hypertension

Reference

  1. Makkar RP et al. Burning feet syndrome. A clinical review. Aust Fam Physician. 2003 Dec;32(12):1006-9.