What is High Altitude Sickness?
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Individuals suffer from high altitude sickness due to lack of sufficient oxygen at great altitudes than at lower altitudes. The typical symptoms of high altitude sickness are Headache, Nausea and Dizziness, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Shortness of breath and Disturbed sleep, General feeling of depression. This is a temporary phenomenon and can be treated with basic medication but in some cases it can acquire serious proportions even in fit people. It is difficult to determine who may be affected by altitude sickness since there are no specific factors such as age, sex, or physical condition that correlate with susceptibility.
When on treks, it is essential that you communicate any symptoms of illness immediately to others on your trip.
When on treks, it is essential that you communicate any symptoms of illness immediately to others on your trip.