[Edema and the tropics]

[Edema and the tropics] Research Abstract Details 

Research Abstract Table of Contents

Jump to the:

[Edema and the tropics] Abstract Text:

B R Holzer,

People visiting or living in tropical or subtropical regions are exposed to various factors, which can lead to edema. Tourists staying for only a short time in the tropics are exposed to different risks, with other disease patterns, than people living in the tropics or immigrants from tropical regions. The differential diagnosis of edema and swelling is extensive and it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish classical edema with fluid retention in the extravascular interstitial space, from lymphedema or swelling due to other aetiologies. The patients often connect the edema to their stay in the tropics although it may have been pre-existing with no obvious relation to their travels. Already the long trip in the plane can lead to an "economy class syndrome" due to deep venous thrombosis. Contacts with animal or plant toxins, parasites or parasitic larvae can produce peripheral edema. The diagnosis can often only be made by taking a meticulous history, checking for eosinophilia and with the help of serological investigations. Chronic lymphedema or elephantiasis of the limbs is often due to blocked lymph vessels by filarial worms. It has to be distinguished from other forms as e.g. podoconiosis due to blockage by mineral particles in barefoot walking people. The trend to book adventure and trekking holidays at high altitude leads to high altitude peripheral edema or non-freezing cold injuries such as frostbites and trench foot. Edema can be an unwanted side effect of a range of drugs e.g. nifedipine, which is used to prevent and treat high altitude pulmonary edema. Protein malnutrition, (Kwashiorkor), and vitamin B6 deficiency, (Beri-Beri) are very rarely observed in immigrants and almost never in tourists. A very painful swelling of fingers and hands in children and young adults of African origin can be observed during a sickle cell crisis. Many protein loosing nephropathies connected with plant and animal toxins but also bacterial, viral or parasitic agents, can lead to edema. But very often edema in tourists or immigrants from the tropics is not related to their stay abroad. To take an accurate history of the itinerary, eating habits and exposure to water etc. is very important. Knowledge of the precise epidemiology and geographic distribution of diseases are essential.

[Edema and the tropics] Publishing Authors By Initials

BR Holzer,

For similar health occupations: medicine: tropical medicine research abstracts see: health occupations: medicine: tropical medicine research

PUBMED ID PMID:

MEDLINE DATE:

[Edema and the tropics] Journal Published:

PUBLICATION TYPE: Review

Journal: Therapeutische Umschau. Revue thérapeutique

VOLUME: 61

Page Numbers: 671-8

Journal Abbreviation:

ISSN: 0040-5930

DAY: 12

MONTH: Nov

YEAR: 2004

[Edema and the tropics] Information

Number of References: 47

LANGUAGE: ger

NlmUniqueID: 407224

[Edema and the tropics] Keywords Mesh Terms:

KEYWORDS: Tropical Medicine

MESH TERMS: diagnosis

Chemical & Substance for Abstract: [Edema and the tropics] Information

Substance Name:

Registry Number:

Grant and Affiliation Information for [Edema and the tropics]

AFFILIATION: Facharzt für Allgemeine Medizin FMH und Tropen- und Reisemedizin FMH, Mittlere Strasse 3, CH-3600 Thun. benedikt.holzer@bluewin.ch

Country: Switzerland

AGENCY:

GRANT:

ACRONYM:

MEDLINETA: Ther Umsch

REFSOURCE:

DATABASENAME:

ACCESSION NUMBER:

Number Hits: 0

Edema and the tropics Related Publications

• 227.
• Afferent signalling of gastric acid challenge.
• Deletion of the acid-sensing ion channel ASIC3 prevents gastritis-induced acid hyperresponsiveness of the stomach-brainstem axis.
• Experimental gastritis in mice enhances anxiety in a gender-related manner.
• First synthesis of 3-acetyl-2-aminothiophenes using the Gewald reaction.
• Multidrug-resistance gene 1-type p-glycoprotein (MDR1 p-gp) inhibition by tariquidar impacts on neuroendocrine and behavioral processing of stress.
• Olanzapine and blepharoclonus.
• Prevalence of major psychiatric illness in young adults who were burned as children.
• Proceedings: Characteristics and functions of proteinases and proteinase-inhibitors in yeast.
• Role of visceral afferent neurons in mucosal inflammation and defense.
• Standardized concept for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysmotility in critically ill patients--current status and future options.
• [DPN SYNTHESIS WITH NICOTINIC ACID AMIDE IN CELL FREE EXTRACTS OF EHRLICH ASCITES TUMOR CELLS.]
• [DPN content, nucleic acid content and cell structure of ascites tumor cells after administration of alkylating cytostatics.]
• [Edema and the tropics]
• [Four cases of pancreatic surgery; one case of generalized lithogenous pancreatitis.]
• [Is it a tropical disease? What should the practicing physician know?]
• [Malaria prophylaxis: what is safe?]
• [Not Available.]
• [Not Available.]
• [Not Available.]
• [Not Available.]
• [Not Available.]
• [Not Available.]
• [Not Available.]
• [Not Available.]
• [Protection against biting mosquitoes]
• [Reaction mechanism of thiamine pyrophosphate and thiamine]
• [Successful attempt to overcome the fear and insecurity in the presence of patients with AIDS. How I turned into a trusted companion]
• [The successful attempt to overcome anxiety and insecurity towards AIDS patients. How I turned into a reliable companion]
• [Tick borne diseases]