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  • 35 Years
  • 19/05/2023

What are the effects of living at high altitudes?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

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  • MBBS
  • 9+ Yrs
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You will likely feel nauseous and lightheaded. You may vomit and have a headache. Different levels of altitude sickness have different symptoms: Symptoms of mild, short-term altitude sickness usually begin 12 to 24 hours after arriving at high altitude

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Take a URINE FOR MYOGLOBIN (STANDARD METHOD) Test or Take a G6PD Test Test

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