Altitude Medical Problems

Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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It can be difficult to walk. You need to descend immediately to a lower altitude and seek medical care. Two severe forms of altitude illness occur less frequently but are more serious. Both can be life-threatening. You need to descend immediately and receive medical …

Altitude Sickness - Harvard Health

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Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Treatment & Medication, …

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What Are Altitude Sickness Symptoms? You might have: Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Fatigue and loss of energy Shortness of breath Problems with sleep Loss of …

Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, causes and treatment

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Altitude sickness occurs when a person travels to a high altitude without gradually acclimatizing. It is most prevalent at 8,000 feet …

Altitude Sickness: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

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Symptoms of altitude sickness include: fatigue insomnia headache nausea vomiting rapid heart rate shortness of breath (with or without exertion) More serious symptoms include: skin discoloration...

High-Altitude Illness - familydoctor.org

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However, high altitudes can be very dangerous for people who have: Sickle cell anemia Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Severe emphysema Severe heart disease

Altitude-Related Illnesses - Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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AMS is the most common of the acute altitude illnesses. In most cases, the symptoms are nonspecific and include headache, fatigue, malaise, nausea, dizziness, anorexia, and …

Effects of high altitude on humans - Wikipedia

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Very high altitude = 3,500–5,500 metres (11,500–18,000 ft) Extreme altitude = above 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) Travel to each of these altitude regions can lead to medical …

Know if you have altitude sickness and when to worry

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Milder symptoms include headache, insomnia and nausea, but victims can also suffer more serious consequences. Altitude sickness can become acute mountain sickness, which includes cerebral edema …

High altitude medical problems - PubMed

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Increased travel to high altitude areas by mountaineers and nonclimbing tourists has emphasized the clinical problems associated with rapid ascent. Acute mountain sickness …