Altitude and Motion Sickness
Some of the mountains we drove up or hiked up would go up as high as 3000 meters, so it is important to understand altitude and motion sickness before starting your journey. If you have a history of any kind of motion sickness, such as getting car or air sick, be sure to take precautions. Pack or purchase medicine if you get severe nausea or pain from motion sickness and be aware that altitude sickness is also a possibility.
Here are some symptoms for altitude sickness:
1. Headache, though this could also be caused by dehydration.
2. Lack of appetite, nausea, or vomiting
3. Fatigue or weakness
4. Dizziness or becoming light-headed
5. Insomnia
6. Shortness of breath upon exertion
7. Nosebleed
8. Persistent rapid pulse
9. Drowsiness
10. Swelling of hands, feet, or face
The best way to avoid altitude sickness is to ascend slowly and hydrate. If you feel as if you may be getting altitude sickness, you should stop hiking and rest. If it continues to worsen, start to descend as soon as possible.
Here are some symptoms for altitude sickness:
1. Headache, though this could also be caused by dehydration.
2. Lack of appetite, nausea, or vomiting
3. Fatigue or weakness
4. Dizziness or becoming light-headed
5. Insomnia
6. Shortness of breath upon exertion
7. Nosebleed
8. Persistent rapid pulse
9. Drowsiness
10. Swelling of hands, feet, or face
The best way to avoid altitude sickness is to ascend slowly and hydrate. If you feel as if you may be getting altitude sickness, you should stop hiking and rest. If it continues to worsen, start to descend as soon as possible.