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Tropical Edema

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  1. Definition
    1. Acute edema related to heat exposure
  2. Symptoms
    1. Abdominal bloating
  3. Signs
    1. Weight gain up to 5 kg over several days
    2. Ankle edema
  4. Labs
    1. Serum Sodium decreased
  5. Course
    1. Onset within 48 hours of arriving in warm climate
    2. Resolves with acclimatization diuresis in a few days

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