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High altitude sickness

2023-05-27 05:53:32
I will be going to Ladakh for an 8 day trip. What medicine should I take to avoid altitude sickness? What should be the dosage and duration? Kindly advise.
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Diamox 250 one twice daily 12 hrs before journey for 2:3 days in all If by road travel usually no need, this is for altitude sickness If you prefer to rest for one two days at leh then also no need

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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Normally a slow ascent is better so that you do not suffer from any sickness.specific medicines can be given on a preventive basis but a physical examination should be done for that

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