High Altitude Sickness, Its prevention, and name of Medicines:: About Acute Mountain Sickness:: Trekking in Nepal

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TREKKING IN NEPAL!!.... Exciting Experience in HIMALAYAS!!

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Nepal is home to eight of the world's ten highest mountains, Nepal's mountainous and hilly regions offer some of the most spectacular trekking sites in the world. The immense contrasts in altitude and climate found in the different parts of the country support an equally spectacular mix of life styles, vegetation types and wildlife. Nepal offers excellent trekking options to visitors from the easy walking excursions to the strenuous climb of the snowy peaks. The most rewarding way to experience Nepal's natural embellishment and cultural assortment is to walk through the length, breadth and the altitudes of the country. Trekking in Nepal is a big part of the ultimate Himalayan adventure and a majority of tourists have trekking as a part of their itinerary.

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FIRST AID KIT FOR ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS (AMS)

Altitude sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a very important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal.

SYMPTOMS OF aMS
	Nausea, vomiting
	Loss of appetite
	Insomnia/sleeplessness
	Persistent headache
	Dizziness, light headedness, confusion
	Disorientation
	Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs
	Slight swelling of hands and face
	Breathlessness or irregular breathing
	Less urine output

Points to Remember:: Prevention of AMS
	Acclimatization: After 1000m ascent stay one more night for acclimatization
	Do not make rapid ascent.
	No alcohol, no sleeping pills, no smoking
	Drink more: about 3-4 liters day-clean water (boiled, filtered or medicated), tea, coffee, soup, and juice
	Climb higher, always sleep lower
	Ascent less than 300m a day above 3000m of altitude
	Never trek alone and No heavy backpacks.

Medical Treatment

Treatment of AMS:

Descent is the best remedy; do not wait for the helicopters or medical help!!!!!.

Three medications have been proven useful:

• Diamox™ 250mg. (20 tabs)

• Nifedipine10-20mg (10 tabs)

• Dexamethazone4mg (10 tabs)

For More Information:

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