Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder

A rare, genetic, neurological disorder characterized by severe episodic perirectal pain accompanied by skin flushing that is typically precipitated by defecation. Ocular and submaxillary pain, associated with triggers including cold or other irritants, may become more prominent with age.

Flushing

Recurrent episodes of redness of the skin together with a sensation of warmth or burning of the affected areas of skin.


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PMID (PMCID)
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Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with ispilateral facial flushing is a new variant of paroxysmal extreme pain disorder.
Imai N, Miyake N, Saito Y, Kobayashi E, Ikawa M, Manaka S, Shiina M, Ogata K, Matsumoto N.
J Headache Pain. 2015;16:519.
Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with ispilateral facial flushing is a new variant of paroxysmal extreme pain disorder.