Altitude sickness can impact your trip, but preparation is key. At Medway Clinic, we offer tailored advice and treatment to keep you safe. Additionally, our experts provide preventive care to ensure your high-altitude adventures are enjoyable. Therefore, trust us to help you travel with confidence.
At our Medway clinic, we provide consultations and advice to help you recognize, manage, and prevent altitude sickness effectively.
Book your appointment online today to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip to elevated regions.
Individuals with heart or lung conditions, a history of altitude sickness, pregnancy, or those living at low elevations are more prone to altitude sickness.
We offer Diamox to help prevent or reduce symptoms. Start taking it 24 hours before travel and continue for five days. This medication is particularly helpful for climbers attempting rapid ascents or travelers developing symptoms despite gradual ascents.
Book your consultation online to get expert advice and preventive medication.
Symptoms of mild include fatigue, dizziness, breath shortening, sleep problems and appetite loss.
Symptoms of moderate include worsening of fatigue, shortness of breath, weakness, difficulty in walking, congestion, coordination problems and severe headache and nausea.
Symptoms of Severe is health emergency but symptoms are not very dissimilar to mild or moderate altitude sickness. High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE caused by fluid accumulation in lungs and High Altitude Cerebral Edema or HACE caused by fluid accumulation in brain can happen in case of severe altitude sickness. Altitude sickness can be fatal in rare cases. Dexamethasone is given in case of HACE.
Symptoms typically lasts for a short duration, usually a few days, as the body acclimatises to the higher altitude. However, the severity and duration of symptoms can vary depending on factors such as the rate of ascent, individual susceptibility, and the altitude reached. In severe cases, if not addressed promptly, altitude sickness can lead to more serious conditions. It’s crucial to seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.
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Medway Travel Clinic,
139 New Road Chatham
We offer quality travel health services at our travel clinic. We have made excellent arrangements for all travel vaccination and travel medication under one roof.
