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Altitude sickness at low altitude
I just came from a high altitude trip. I am at lower altitude but still having symptoms like dizziness, blocked ears, and lightheadedness. Is it pretty common? How to get relief from them immediately
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Practice valsalva manuver,no need of medication,body will re adjust in a day or 2
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Use zerodol sp when in pain.
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Yes it's common. No short cut it will take time. Slowly u turn normal.
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Hi,
Immediate relief is impossible
Gradual relief is scientifically possible
I hope you didn't have a rapid descent.
Keep a check on your symptoms, heart rate and blood pressure. If you feel there is worsening, immediately visit an emergency department
Thank you
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Those symptoms could last for a few more days , resolve gradually.Yoi can take tablet gravol 50 mg twice daily ,and otrivin nasal spray for the releif of the symptoms.
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It does happen and should clear after leaving the high altitude place.
Consult online for further guidance and help.
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Hello,
Take balanced diet.
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Tab.Vertin 16mg thrice daily 8am-2pm-10pm for 2 days then sos if needed.
Drink plenty of lukewarm water 🌊
Ors sachet for rehydration .
Nothing much to worry.
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Need few more details
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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17 yrs exp
Rewa
Tab vertin 16 Mg 1bd
For 3 days
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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