What are the types of altitude sickness and what is it?

Altitude sickness manifestations:

Those who have symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, palpitation and shortness of breath, chest tightness and chest pain, insomnia, drowsiness, loss of appetite, abdominal distention, numbness in the hands and feet, etc., which cannot be explained by other reasons after examination. The severity of symptoms is evaluated based on the severity of headache and/or vomiting (mild, moderate, or severe) in combination with other symptoms.

Those who only show mild symptoms such as palpitation, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, etc., but the symptoms are particularly significant after activity.

People with the following signs include a markedly rapid pulse, mildly or moderately elevated (or low) blood pressure, cyanosis of the lips and/or fingers, and puffiness of the eyelids or face.

Altitude Sickness Disease Types:

1.Acute altitude sickness.

When acute altitude sickness enters the altitude of more than 3 kilometers, the symptoms are the most obvious on the first and second days, and then gradually decrease, and most of them basically disappear on the 6th and 7th days, and a few can continue to exist. The main manifestations are headache, memory and thinking ability loss, insomnia, dreaminess, etc. deep breathing, increased frequency, tachycardia.

Some patients have cyanosis and elevated blood pressure.

2.High-altitude pulmonary edema.

People in the plateau with pulmonary edema plain or lowland developed the disease 1 3 days after entering the plateau rapidly, and there were also those who developed the disease later than 7 14 days. The presentation is the same as that of pulmonary edema in general. Worsening dry cough, headache, dyspnea, or cyanosis in patients with acute altitude sickness are early manifestations of the disease.

A small number of fulminant patients present with extreme dyspnea, irritability, or confusion, a large amount of pink frothy sputum, and coarse crackles and wheezing in both lungs.

3.High-altitude encephalopathy.

Most of the symptoms of high-altitude encephalopathy are preceded by acute altitude sickness, followed by obvious psychoneurological symptoms such as severe headache, mental abnormalities, trance, intractable nausea, vomiting, and coma in severe cases. Cerebrospinal fluid examination (CSF) examination only shows increased pressure.

1.Altitude sickness, symptoms include headache, chest tightness, palpitations, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea and vomiting, cyanosis of the lips, insomnia, dreaminess, increased blood pressure, etc. (unsteady sleep, anorexia, dizziness, fatigue, purple lips and fingertips, drowsiness but unable to sleep, transient cerebral ischemia due to short-term coma).

2.Consciousness is in a trance, and cognitive ability plummets. The main manifestation is difficulty in calculation, do a simple addition problem before entering the plateau, record the time spent, and repeat the same calculation problem when symptoms appear, if the time taken is longer than the original, it means that altitude sickness has occurred.

3.Hallucinates, feels warm, and often follows aimlessly behind others.

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Bleeding capillaries in the nose and bloodshot in the nose. Lack of oxygen, dizziness.

High altitude reaction, also known as altitude sickness and mountain sickness, is strictly a type of altitude sickness.

To put it simply, altitude sickness is a natural reaction caused by changes in air pressure, low oxygen content, and dry air caused by the body's adaptation to altitude when a person reaches a certain altitude. It is a process by which the body adapts to an oxygen-deprived environment.

Essentially, it is an acute hypoxic reaction. It is important to know that oxygen is carried in the body through blood, and for patients with massive bleeding, there is often a chain of ischemia and hypoxia reactions.

In the case of not being able to immediately increase the oxygen content, the body will immediately find a way to increase oxygen intake and blood supply, and start blood redistribution to ensure that the most important organs receive blood supply first - in essence, it is a kind of stress.

Altitude sickness refers to the pathophysiological reaction caused by the lack of oxygen in the body from a low altitude to a high altitude in a short period of time. There are many factors that cause altitude sickness, such as environmental factors, entry methods, psychological factors, physical conditions, preventive measures, etc., and with adequate preparation, most people can have no altitude sickness or mild high reaction.

First of all, don't overthink about altitude sickness, too nervous or excited, but it will increase the oxygen consumption of brain tissue, and there is no lack of oxygen and oxygen deficiency.

Secondly, take Gaoyuanan oral liquid a week before departure, prepare glucose that can quickly replenish energy, and don't wait until the altitude attack source reaction occurs before thinking of taking this kind of product. After arriving in the plateau area, pay attention to controlling the amount of food and exercise when you first arrive at the high altitude, do not be too full or hungry, walk slowly, and speak softly.

In case of severe high reaction, it is recommended to inhale oxygen or choose a regular hospital for targeting, do not delay the time, but do not use oxygen inhalation and other means as ordinary prevention, short-term oxygen inhalation can only play a role in alleviating the sense of discomfort, but can not help the body adapt to the high-altitude environment, and it is easy to form a dependent spike state.

Many people will have altitude sickness after entering the plateau, generally we live in the plain area, oxygen and air pressure are relatively stable, the air pressure in the plateau area is relatively low, the oxygen content is less, the human body is not suitable for the plateau environment at the beginning, there will be some uncomfortable symptoms, so what are the symptoms of altitude sickness? What are the manifestations of altitude sickness?

1. Headache

Headaches caused by altitude sickness are the most common symptom and are usually throbbing pain in the forehead and both temporal regions, which is generally worse at night or in the morning when you wake up.

2. Gastrointestinal symptoms

Altitude sickness can cause indigestion, loss of appetite, bloating, and if the reaction is severe, nausea, vomiting and even abdominal pain, as well as the urge to defecate but no diarrhea.

3. Difficulty breathing

Altitude sickness deepens and accelerates breathing, and due to mild hypoxia, chest tightness and shortness of breath will gradually return to the original level until you have adapted to the local environment.

4. Confusion

Altitude sickness will make consciousness begin to blur, recognise people clearly, and in severe cases, hallucinations and obvious lightheadedness.

5. Abnormal blood pressure

In plain areas, normal systolic blood pressure should be 110---120 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure should be 70 to 80 mm Hg. Altitude sickness occurs after going to the plateau, and blood pressure rises in order to ensure blood in the coronary arteries and cerebral blood vessels of the heart**.

6. What to pay attention to when going to the plateau area

1. Learn more about where you're going.

If it is the first time to enter the plateau, you can ask people who have lived in the plateau about the issues that need to be paid attention to in the plateau, and have a full understanding of the environment you are going to go, so that you know what to do and avoid unnecessary tension.

2. Eat foods that enhance oxygen tolerance.

Before entering the plateau, you can take some rhodiola rosea, American ginseng, ginseng, wolfberry, cordyceps, gastrodia, etc., all of which have the effect of "resistance to hypoxia", which is of great help to improve the body's tolerance in the hypoxic environment.

3. Enter the plateau without illness.

Before entering the plateau, a strict physical examination must be carried out, and people with severe anemia or high blood pressure should not blindly enter the plateau. In addition, smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited to prevent respiratory infections, avoid exertion, ensure adequate sleep, and only with strong resistance can the body better adapt to the plateau environment.

4. Prepare oxygen and medicine.

Before leaving Youxiang, if possible, it is necessary to prevent oxygen and drugs to prevent acute altitude sickness, in addition, antibiotics, vitamins, cold medicines, etc. should also be appropriately accurate, in case of emergency.

5. Prepare warm clothes.

Due to the cold climate in the plateau area, the temperature difference between day and night is very large, because the cold and respiratory infections can cause acute altitude sickness, so be sure to prepare enough warm clothes before departure to prevent cold.

Altitude sickness is a natural physiological reaction produced by the body to adapt to the changes in air pressure difference, low oxygen content, and dry air caused by altitude after reaching a certain altitude, and the altitude generally reaches about 2700 meters. The symptoms of altitude sickness are generally manifested as: headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, anorexia, slight fever, dizziness, fatigue, etc.

Some people have different manifestations due to low oxygen content: noisy lips and purple fingertips, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and inability to sleep. Some people appear due to dry air:

**Roughness, chapped lips, bleeding or blood clots in the nostrils, etc.

How to avoid or alleviate altitude sickness?

The best way to avoid or alleviate altitude sickness is to maintain a good attitude to face it, many of the symptoms of the reaction are caused by psychological effects or psychological effects, such as: people who have fear of the plateau, lack of mental preparation and determination to overcome the plateau, there are more opportunities for altitude sickness. It is recommended that when you first arrive in the plateau area, you should not walk quickly, let alone run or run, nor do physical labor, do not overeat, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs, do not drink alcohol and smoke, eat more vitamin-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits, drink water in moderation, pay attention to keeping warm, and take less baths to avoid colds and physical exertion.

Don't start with oxygen, try to adapt to it yourself, otherwise, you may never be able to do without oxygen in the plateau (very dependent).

You can take some medicines to relieve altitude sickness: plateau rhodiola (take it at least 10 days in advance), plateau an, American ginseng lozenges, Nordic Kang capsules (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Baifuning (to control headaches caused by altitude sickness), American ginseng (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), fast-acting heart pills (not to take more), Danshen pills (**cardiovascular), glucose solution (the kind of box of five, take it when the symptoms of altitude sickness have a certain curative effect), etc., for people with strong plateau adaptability, Generally, the symptoms of altitude sickness can be eliminated within 1-2 days, and it takes 3-7 days for those with weak adaptability. If you can get used to the taste of butter tea, you can also drink more butter tea, which also has a certain effect on alleviating altitude sickness.