High altitude peripheral edema
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Diagnosis
- Swelling of face and distal extremities is common (20% of trekkers at 14,000ft)
- Often associated with AMS but not in all cases
Treatment
- Resolves spontaneously with descent
See Also
Source
Tintinalli