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What Are The Symptoms Of Altitude Sickness?

Posted on Fri, 3 Nov 2023

Question: What are the symptons of altitude sickness?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

See below!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

These are the signs of acute mountain illness/Altitude sickness. They include: Headache feeling tired, lightheadedness, lack of appetite, difficulty stay asleep or waking frequently, nausea and sometimes vomiting.

If you witness these, it is good to signal them. Best measures are to climb slowly so as to allow the body to adapt to the necessary changes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (18 hours later)

I am living at this higher altitude. Will I gradually adapt & feel normal? I am in very good health, take no medications and generally have a lot of energy. I now have low energy and seem to have to take deep breaths and feel tired.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:

You would adapt!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If you stay there long enough, the body would adapt to it. The beginning might be tough but better days lie along as long as you live there consistently for several weeks/months to allow for adequate adaptation.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar