What should you do if you have altitude sickness?
If you have altitude sickness you should first acclimatise with the enviroment for 24-48 hours before stepping out to do any activity.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
Avoid visiting places on the same day when you get to higher altitudes. Acclimatise and only then get to places which requires climbing.
High altitudes may mean ambient pressure can drop below vapour pressure hence, you might feel lethargy, sometimes unconciousness and if you are unable to cope up then connect with a doctor to know the best treatment.
High hemoglobin level is most often caused by low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxia), present over a long period of time. Common reasons includes bone marrow disease that causes abnormal increase in red blood cells (polycythemia vera) Congenital heart disease and heavy smoking.
High altitude environments can be debilitating to unacclimatized individuals exposed to elevations above 3,000 m (9,843 ft) for periods ranging from several hours to days. Moderate hypoxia induces substantial alterations in physiological and psychological parameters within a few hours
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