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High altitude and sickle cell disease

2024-03-22 08:20:15
My son 16 year old has sickle cell disease... my question is Is it safe to travel high altitude place like Kashmir with him for vacation Will high altitude cause any problem
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Hi     It's not safe for him to go to high altitudes as it may precipitate sickle.cell.crisis due to low level of oxygen.

Answered2024-04-04 07:05:44

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No it is not safe for him, avoid doing the same High altitude can trigger a serious complication of  sickle cell crisis

Answered2024-03-22 13:01:05

YESNO

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