Heat edema

Background

1. Self-limited, mild edema of feet, ankles, and hands
2. Appears w/in first few days of exposure to a hot environment
   1. Commonly seen in travelers just arriving from a colder climate
3. Resolves spontaneously in days to weeks

Treatment

1. Elevation of legs
2. Use of support hose
3. Diuretics are contraindicated

See Also

• Heat Emergencies

Source

Tintinalli