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Altitude sickness
Hello. I get headaches at high altitudes. So should I consider going to Leh Ladakh? Should I take any medications before going and over there?
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Hi .If you experience headache at higher altitude ,then going to Leh Ladakh can precipitate the symptoms.This happens due high altitude sickness.Need to start some prophylactic medication to help prevent these episode again.
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Yes, start prophylactic medication 24 hours prior to climbing.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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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. Rashmi Wadhwa
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37 yrs exp
Delhi
Take painkillers along
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
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Chennai
Consult for further management
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