Mountain Sickness (cont.)
Medical Author:
Eric A Nazziola, MD
Coauthor:
John Lafleur, MD
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Altitude Sickness SymptomsAcute altitude sickness may be associated with any combination of the following symptoms:
People with acute altitude sickness often attribute their symptoms to other causes such as an uncomfortable bed, bad food, or a hangover. However, it is important to recognize that these symptoms may indicate a high altitude illness. High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), an advanced form of acute altitude sickness, causes the following progression of symptoms:
Onset of HAPE can be gradual or sudden. HAPE typically occurs after more than one day spent at high altitude. High altitude cerebral edema (HACE) can begin with confusion.
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