A Rare Case of Erythromelalgia in a Young Male Patient

Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder characterized by redness, warmth, and intense burning pain in the distal extremities, most commonly in the legs and feet. This neuropathic pain results from nociceptive hyperexcitability in peripheral nerve fibers. The condition can be primary or secondary to a variety of disease conditions. A successful treatment has so far been elusive, and patients often have a high degree of morbidity. This case report presents a young male patient, who has been diagnosed with erythromelalgia which is believed to be secondary to his Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. This case has diagnostic value for clinicians who have not seen this disorder.