Altitude Anoxia
Altitude anoxia, also known as mountain sickness or high-altitude hypoxia, occurs when the body takes in less oxygen when climbing to high elevations, where the air is thinner.
Common symptoms: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and difficulty sleeping tend to appear in the first hours after ascending quickly.
Why does it happen? The body needs time to adapt to the smaller amount of available oxygen, and when the ascent is very fast it may not manage this in time.
When to seek help? If the symptoms are severe or do not improve upon descending, the general practitioner can assess the person's condition and advise on the next steps for safe care.
Specialties that treat altitude anoxia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in altitude anoxia
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Sergio Dickter Cohen
Dr. Rodriguez Flores Hector
Dr. Miranda Jeannette Cortes
Dr. Jose Abaroa Ortiz
Dra. Ana Alicia Gandara Garza
Dr. Fluvio Vinicio Robles Ruelas
Dr. Rogelio Pérez Salazar
Frequently asked questions
What is altitude anoxia?
Altitude anoxia, also known as mountain sickness or high-altitude hypoxia, occurs when the body takes in less oxygen when climbing to high elevations, where the air is thinner.
Which doctor treats altitude anoxia?
Altitude Anoxia is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner.