Erythromelalgia: symptom or syndrome
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Introduction To "put your feet up" after a hard day's work is a most pleasant form of relaxation, but for the erythromelalgic patient the phrase has a more sinister meaning. Erythromelalgia (EM) is a disorder characterized by intense burning pain, increased temperature and redness of the skin, particularly of the lower limbs. The symptoms are precipitated by exposure to heat, dependency and exercise. Partial relief can be obtained by cooling and elevation. The disease can be debilitating and distressing
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