It is episodes of burning pain and redness in the hands and feet, and sometimes the arms, legs, ears and face.
The pain can be severe enough to make walking, standing, socialising, exercising, sleeping difficult and can have a significant impact on work or school life.
This condition can be referred as Mitchell’s Disease, and/or Acromelalgia.
There are two types:
Primary Erythromelalgia
The cause is unknown and may run in families and occurs at a young age.
Secondary Erythromelalgia
This occurs due to an underlying illness and normally occurs at ages of 60- 60 years old.
Cause
Primary Erythromelalgia:
Unknown
Family history
Maybe problem with nerves from the brain to blood vessels in the affected area.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
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