Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness (also: acute mountain sickness (AMS) or altitude illness) is a pathological condition that is caused by lack of adaptation to high altitudes. It commonly occurs above 2,440 metres (8,000 feet). The symptoms are headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, unsteadiness and dizziness, loss of appetite, insomnia, weakness and sometimes even seizures and coma.

Related Topics:
High altitude - Headache - Fatigue - Nausea - Insomnia - Weakness - Seizure - Coma

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