High Altitude Sickness

These are normal things while you are hiking in the Himalayan. People living at lower altitudes and enjoy a holiday. Doing Adventure activities may be at risk for (acute mountain sickness). We believed that body response and oxygen air pressure change.

AMS starts from 10,000 feet (3300m) when you are in the Himalayan, we have to Share your Health condition with their Staff (Guide/ass. Guide/Porter). We are saying “shearing is Caring”. If you travel by yourself in Nepal’s Himalayan, you have to know about AMS. Altitude sickness increases with increasing altitude. Here are common symptoms of AMS are:

Headache
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Can’t sleep
Changes in the color of your skin
Confusion
Fast Heart Rate
Rapid Breathing
Shortness of Breath
Sweating
Wheezing

Prevention

Do not rapid ascent to high altitude;
people with a prior history of altitude sickness
Plenty of Acclimatization
Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills and smoking
Drink plenty of water
Do not carry extra weight
Never travel alone
Climb higher sleep lower

Treatment of AMS

Decent
Diamox (125g) before dinner
oxygen cylinders
Gamow bag

Altitude sickness typically occurs above 3,300 meters (10,000 ft.) though some are affected at lower altitudes. Risk factors include a prior episode of altitude sickness, a high degree of activity, and a rapid increase in elevation. Diagnosis is based on symptoms and is supported in those who have more than a minor reduction in activities.

It is recommended that at high-altitude any symptoms of headache, nausea, shortness of breath, or vomiting be assumed to be altitude sickness. Being physically fit does not decrease the risk. Treatment is generally by descending to a lower altitude and sufficient fluids. Please visit World Nomads about Travel Insurance.