Hace is also called high altitude cerebral edema. Generally, in areas of high altitude, the oxygen level is low. Due to poor oxygen supply, various organs are affected. It is a potentially fatal condition.
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How to recover from altitude sickness?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got really bad mountain (altitude) sickness before five days. They put me on oxygen and gave me a pill at the airport. I traveled back to sea level and seemed to be recovering. I traveled in a car the last couple of days, and I am now with very little medical support. I have wei... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The picture does appear to be that of HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema). The presence of a headache, difficulty in breathing, chest heaviness, irritability, and stomach pains are initial symptoms of altitude sickness. You have rightly been given oxygen and brou... Read Full »
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