Disorders of flushing.
Disorders of flushing encompass a broad spectrum of diverse acquired and inherited conditions. Chemical mediators involved in the flushing response are incompletely understood. Flushing episodes rarely can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The goal of the physician is to separate benign from potentially life-threatening conditions. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough history and physical examination emphasizing the age of the patient, temporal association of flushing with occupation, environmental, stress, food, or drug exposure, and the duration of the episode. In some cases, despite a thorough evaluation, the etiology for flushing remains unknown. Understanding the distinct mechanisms that lead to flushing helps provide a rational approach to treatment.
Yale
Steven H
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Department of Internal Medicine, Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, St Joseph's Hospital, WI 54449, USA. yale.steven@mcrf.mfldclin.edu
Vasudeva
Shikha
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Mazza
Joseph J
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Rolak
Loren
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Arrowood
Jodi
J
Stichert
Sara
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Stratman
Erik S
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D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005483:Flushing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000506:poisoning; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D017698:Postmenopause; D012393:Rosacea / Q000150:complications; D013577:Syndrome
D008387:Marine Toxins