Hypoxia (medical)

Hypoxia is a pathological condition in which the body as a whole (generalized hypoxia) or region of the body (tissue hypoxia) is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.

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Hypoxia is often associated with high altitudes, where it is called altitude sickness.

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Symptoms of generalized hypoxia depend on its severity and speed of onset. They include headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, unsteadiness, and sometimes even seizures and coma. Severe hypoxia induces a blue discoloration of the skin (deoxygenated blood cells lose their bright red color in favor of a dark blue/red color).

Related Topics:
Headache - Nausea - Seizure - Coma

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