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Running-Associated Swollen Hands (RASH): Post Ambulatory Swollen Hands (POTASH) in a Man Who Completed a Half
1Department of Dermatology, Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA and Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA; mitehead@gmail.com.
A runner experienced significant hand and digit swelling during a half marathon, developing a positive fist sign. This case highlights a localized swelling response during prolonged physical exertion in moderate temperatures.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Running events, such as half marathons, involve significant physiological stress.
- Environmental factors like temperature can influence physiological responses during exercise.
- Localized swelling in extremities during endurance activities is not uncommon but requires investigation.
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