Which of the following is not a symptom for altitude sickness (Acute mountain sickness)?

Which of the following is not a symptom for altitude sickness (Acute mountain sickness)? Correct Answer Increased appetite

The correct answer is Increased appetite.

Key Points

• Altitude Sickness
  • It is caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevations. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
  • Altitude sickness is a disorder caused by being at a high altitude.
  • A low level of hemoglobin suggests Anaemia.
  • Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.
  • When we travel to high mountain areas, our bodies initially develop inefficient physiological responses.
  • There is an increase in breathing and heart rate to as much as double, even while resting.
  • Pulse rate and blood pressure go up sharply as our hearts pump harder to get more oxygen to the cells.
  • Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lowers oxygen levels at high altitudes.
  • The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness.
  • The best way to prevent altitude illness is to ascend gradually.
  • It is a good idea to spend a few days ascending to 9850 feet (3000).
  • Above this point ascend very slowly so that the elevation at which you sleep does not increase more than 990 feet to 1640 feet (300m to 500m) per night.
• Symptoms of altitude sickness
  • Dizziness.
  • Fatigue and loss of energy.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Sleep problems.
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Worsening fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
  • Coordination problems and difficulty walking.
  • Severe headache, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Chest tightness or congestion.
  • Difficulty doing regular activities, though you may still be able to walk independently.
  • Shortness of breath, even when resting.
  • Inability to walk.
  • Confusion.
  • Fluid buildup in the lungs or brain.
  • Headache
  • Loss of coordination.
  • Weakness.
  • Disorientation, memory loss, hallucinations.
  • Psychotic behavior.