Monday, 15 August 2011

Symptoms Of Altitude Sickness


Acute mountain sickness may be associated with any combination of the following symptoms:

Fatigue

Headaches

Dizziness

Insomnia

Shortness of breath during exertion

Nausea

Decreased appetite

Swelling of the extremities

Social withdrawal

People with acute mountain sickness symptoms often attributed to other causes, including an uncomfortable bed, bad food, or a hangover. However, it is important to recognize that these symptoms may indicate a disease of great height.

High pulmonary edema (HAPE), an advanced form of acute mountain sickness, resulting in the progression of the following symptoms:

Shortness of breath at rest

Gurgling breathing

Cough with frothy sputum

Fever can

Respiratory failure

Early HAPE may be gradual or sudden. EPA generally occurs after more than a day at high altitude.

High altitude cerebral edema (OCHA) can begin with confusion.

A person begins to develop problems HARE keep up with the group.

Second, the approach and coordination may be impaired.

As the brain continues to swell, drowsiness and coma, and will develop.

If untreated, the rabbit eventually lead to death.

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