ALTITUDE SICKNESS WARNING SIGNS: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

Overview

Group of symptoms that occur while climbing or walking to a higher altitude, without letting the body adjust to a different altitude. You may experience headache, nausea and dizziness.

Symptoms

If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

Symptoms can be experienced immediately or occur gradually. They include:

• Shortness of breath
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rapid heart rate
• Insomnia

Severe symptoms may include:

• Skin discolorationblue, pale or grey
• Shortness of breath at rest
• Confusion
• Decreased consciousness
• Not being able to walk in a straight line
• Chest tightness
• Coughs with bloody mucus
• Dizziness/giddiness

→ Common treatment options

→ Questions to ask your doctor

Causes

Occurs when the body fails to adjust to a sudden change in the high altitudes.

In high altitudes, the air is thinner and has less oxygen in the air; your body needs some time to adjust to a new air pressure change.

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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.

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