erythromelalgia

British  

/ ɪˌrɪθrəʊmɛlˈældʒə /

noun

1. a condition resulting from excessive dilation of the blood vessels, usually affecting the extremities, which feel hot and painful

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Example Sentences

They will begin by trying to treat inherited erythromelalgia, a rare genetic pain disorder caused by overactive Nav1.7.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 10, 2021

Mutations in Na­V1.7 have previously been linked to the pain disorder erythromelalgia, a chronic disease characterized by periodic episodes of burning pain on the skin.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 15, 2011

Raynaud's disease and erythromelalgia are frequently associated with demonstrable arteriosclerosis.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall

Such are erythromelalgia, Raynaud's disease, "dead fingers," and intermittent claudication.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall

The sensory symptoms appear first: numbness and tingling of the hands and feet, pain in the soles of the feet on walking, pain on moving the joints, and erythromelalgia.

From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )