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Post Ambulatory Swollen Hands (POTASH): An Autobiographical Case Report
1Dermatology, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, USA.
Cureus
|December 13, 2021
Summary
Post ambulatory swollen hands (POTASH) is a rare condition causing hand swelling after activities like running. This study details a physician
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Physiology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Post ambulatory swollen hands (POTASH) is a rare condition characterized by hand swelling after physical activity.
- The 'fist sign' (difficulty forming a tight fist) is a noted manifestation in individuals with swollen hands.
Observation:
- The author, a physician and runner, experienced recurrent, bilateral, and symmetric hand swelling after approximately one hour of running.
- This swelling, accompanied by a positive fist sign, was proportional to the running duration and resolved within two hours post-activity.
Findings:
- POTASH presents as asymptomatic, bilateral, and symmetric dorsal and palmar hand swelling.
- A positive fist sign is a common, though infrequently reported, manifestation of POTASH.
Implications:
- Understanding POTASH may inform strategies for athletes and walkers to mitigate or prevent exercise-induced hand swelling.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the definitive pathogenesis of ambulatory-associated hand swelling.
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