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Feeling Bloated In High Altitude

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Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda MD

Hi, I am having shortness of breath , having trouble sleeping. Have just come to high altitude. I have been a XXXXXXX time resident in high altitude for 30 years. I am 77 years old... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda ( Geriatrics Specialist)
Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

I think my son is suffering from altitude sickness , is in high altitude hiking, and has had a headache for at least 24 hours. Do I need to take him to the ER? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Nephrologist)
Dr. Raju A.T MD

Is angina affected by high altitude Also is frequent bronchitis affected by high altitude - We are ... bronchitis about once or twice a year - also, the previous question I asked about the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raju A.T ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala MD

I will be hiking into high altitude and was told pretty much to hydrate well and stay well nourished. Are there simple safe medications to help also? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Phanindra Dulipala ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Aashish Raghu MD

I live in Mexico City (high altitude) and suffer from leg cramps , particularly at night. I make sure that I stay hydrated and have no problems when I go to places with a lower altitude. Is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aashish Raghu ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)

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Dr.  Antoneta Zotaj MD

Hello, my husband has not been feeling well for a few days. We were on a trip in high altitude (considered Altitude Sickness). His blood sugars are now at 240 and he is sweating pretty... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Antoneta Zotaj ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Dipanjan Majumder MD

my question has to do with living at high altitude. 9k+. Am I wrong or is there a connection between feeli more bloated and uncomfortable at altitude vs sea level. I just came back from a week... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dipanjan Majumder ( Oncologist)
Dr. Divyaprakash Dewangan MD

acid feeling in throat, feels like swallowing around a bubble at high altitude (8000 ft). Take omeperazole daily. Could the altitude be causing the problem? Do I have to worry about... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divyaprakash Dewangan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Divyaprakash Dewangan MD

srinagar, presently i am having my Job location in Leh ladakh;region at an high altitude ;what effects i may have in my health;living at an high altitude ; ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divyaprakash Dewangan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   M. Vamsi Krishna MD

Hello, I am diabetic ( On Insulin) and High Blood Pressusre Patient (On medicin). I am living in ... suggest me the proper medicin and best precautions to care at High altitude traveling. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. M. Vamsi Krishna ( Diabetologist)