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During physical examination, a clinician may find serious signs indicating more complex conditions such as [[edema]] (fluid accumulation in the tissues of the body). At very high altitude, humans can get either [[high altitude pulmonary edema]] (HAPE), or [[high altitude cerebral edema]] (HACE). Signs may include: | During physical examination, a clinician may find serious signs indicating more complex conditions such as [[edema]] (fluid accumulation in the tissues of the body). At very high altitude, humans can get either [[high altitude pulmonary edema]] (HAPE), or [[high altitude cerebral edema]] (HACE). Signs may include: | ||
===Eyes=== | |||
* [[Visual impairment]] | * [[Visual impairment]] | ||
===Abdomen=== | |||
* Bladder dysfunction | * Bladder dysfunction | ||
* Bowel dysfunction | * Bowel dysfunction | ||
===Neurologic=== | |||
* [[Loss of coordination]] | * [[Loss of coordination]] | ||
* [[paralysis|Paralysis on one side of the body]] | * [[paralysis|Paralysis on one side of the body]] | ||
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Overview
During physical examination, a clinician may find that a patient presenting with altitude sickness experiences temporary signs that usually abate with time as altitude acclimitisation occurs. High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and cerebral edema (HACE) are the most ominous signs that may manifestation during physical examiantion.
Physical Examination
During physical examination, a clinician may find serious signs indicating more complex conditions such as edema (fluid accumulation in the tissues of the body). At very high altitude, humans can get either high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE). Signs may include:
Eyes
Abdomen
- Bladder dysfunction
- Bowel dysfunction