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How do I prevent Acute Mountain Sickness?
You could adopt various steps to prevent Acute Mountain Sickness. The first step is to ascend slowly. If you have a long ascent, it can be divided into a number of days. At each rise of 1000 meter take a rest so that you get acclimatized. It is also advisable to sleep at a lower [...]
What are the symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)?
The symptoms of AMS include headache, dizziness and lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, breathlessness, irritability and difficulty in sleeping. The degree of AMS can get more intense with the accumulation of fluid in the lungs and the brain. The symptoms of severe AMS include breathlessness while at rest, an irritating cough (which may lead to [...]
What is acclimatization?
Acclimatization occurs at high altitude when the human body needs to develop physiological mechanisms to cope with the decreased level of oxygen. The process of acclimatization involves modifications in breathing patterns and heart rate and an increase in the blood’s oxygen carrying capabilities. It usually takes about one to three days for these mechanisms to [...]
What causes Acute Mountain Sickness?
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a condition which is prevalent in areas of high altitude. It occurs because in areas of high altitude, the air contains less oxygen and as a result less oxygen reaches the brain and the muscles. The heart and the lungs then have to compensate by working harder. AMS can be [...]
What are the symptoms of Giardiasis?
Giardiasis, which is transmitted by contaminated water, is caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia. Its symptoms include stomach cramps, nausea, a bloated stomach, frequent gas and watery, foul smelling diarrhea. These symptoms might disappear for a few days and then return. You might enjoy these Related Posts:Where do I start to find information about travel [...]
Which virus causes amoebic dysentery?
Amoebic dysentery is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Amoebic dysentery is marked by diarrhea accompanied with blood and mucus and cramping, abdominal pain and vomiting may or may not be present. If you are on medication for amoebic dysentery, make sure you don’t consume alcohol as the consumption of alcohol may cause nausea and [...]
What do I do if I have diarrhea?
If you are suffering from diarrhea you could take soda water, black tea with a little sugar or soft drinks (allowed to go flat) diluted 50% with clean water. If you have severe diarrhea go in for rehydrating solutions such as oral rehydration salts and in cases of emergency you could consume a solution made [...]
How do I prevent sexually transmitted infections?
You could prevent sexually transmitted infections by abstaining from sexual intercourse or by using condoms. You could take antibiotics to treat Gonorrhea and Syphilis. There are different antibiotics for every STI. Herpes and AIDS have no cure as such. You might enjoy these Related Posts:What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted infections?Where do I start [...]
What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted infections?
Some of the sexually transmitted infections are Gonorrhea, Herpes and Syphilis. The common symptoms include the appearance of sores, blisters or rashes around genitals. There might be discharges and pain while urinating. In some STIs such as wart virus or Chlamydia, the symptoms might be less observed or there might be no symptoms at all. [...]
What do I do if I have an animal bite?
If you get bitten, scratched or even licked by any of the animals, make sure you clean the area thoroughly with soap and running water and then apply iodine solution or alcohol. If you get bitten by a dog, bat, monkey or a cat, it is advisable to get a course of anti rabies injection. [...]