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Altitude sickness:-
Altitude sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a particularly important medical consideration while Trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness
means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too
rapidly to elevations above 3000 meters. The initial
symptoms of AMS are as follows:
| Nausea,
vomiting |
| Loss
of appetite |
| Insomnia/sleeplessness |
| Persistent
headache |
| Dizziness,
light headedness, confusion |
| Disorientation,
drunken gait |
| Weakness,
fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs |
| Slight
swelling of hands and face |
| Breathlessness
and Breathing irregularity |
| Reduced
urine output |
These symptoms are to be taken very
seriously. In case of an appearance of any of the above
symptoms any further ascent should be avoided; otherwise
more serious, even life-threatening problems can occur.
The only cure for Altitude Sickness is to descend to
lower elevations immediately. Acclimatization by ascending
to no more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3000
meters, and the proper amount of rest and re hydration
are the best methods for prevention of AMS. If you follow
the simple advice of our trained guides, you won't have
to worry about complications from mountain sickness.
We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude sickness, and arrange
alternative itineraries for those at risk. |
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