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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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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 YYYY@YYYY ... 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 ... altitude on angina is because of the contemplated move - one... View answer

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

I have a inguinal hernia operation scheduled for December 14. Is it ok to travel to a high (6,000 feet) altitude before the operation? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rishi ( General Surgeon)

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null 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

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Dr. Prasad MD

Hi, I was diagnosed with labyrinthitus after a high altitude trek a couple years ago and it cleared up after about 3 weeks of rest. What are the chances of it recurring if I go and do another... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Chobufo Ditah MD

I ve had some issues with acclimatizing to high altitude and sked my doctor about Diamox. He didn t recommend it but prescribed Triamterene/HCTZ 37.5/25 instead. I don t have High Blood Pressure so I m... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   M. Vamsi Krishna MD

Mumbai ( Altitude almost 0,00) and want to go Himalayan trek (Altitude is more then 5000 meters). Plaese suggest me the proper medicin and best precautions to care at High altitude... View answer

Answered by : Dr. M. Vamsi Krishna ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Ashok Kumar MD

I was prescribed dexamethasone for use at high altitude (12,500 ft.) but I already have diamox from another prescription. Which is safest to use. I will be a high altitude only 3 days in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashok Kumar ( Psychiatrist)