Erythromelalgia--a case study.
J Vasc Nurs
; 14(1): 18-20, 1996 Mar.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8703797
ABSTRACT
Erythromelalgia is a rare syndrome characterized by pain, redness, and heat involving the lower and, less frequently, the upper extremities. Symptoms occur with local or environmental stimulation and may be mild for years or become disablingly severe. A finding of relief with ice-water immersion helps distinguish erythromelalgia from disorders such as causalgia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Erythromelalgia may be classified in three ways (1) early-onset, (2) adult-onset aspirin-sensitive, and (3) adult-onset non-aspirin-sensitive. Treatment options, which include medication, sympathetic blocks, and surgery, are determined by classification.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Eritromelalgia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Article