Altitude Anoxia
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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.
Data on 38 doctors who treat altitude anoxia
Which specialist treats altitude anoxia?
High-altitude anoxia can be evaluated by a general practitioner. If you have difficulty breathing, headache, or dizziness while at high altitude, it's important to seek care from this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in altitude anoxia
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Dr. Hugo Enrique Hernández Martinez
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
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?
High-altitude anoxia can be evaluated by a general practitioner. If you have difficulty breathing, headache, or dizziness while at high altitude, it's important to seek care from this specialist.