I have recently (3 months ago) rented an apt in an area that is 7000+altitude; I have mvp and not been bothered with it up until now; I have flutters, nausea at times, lethargy at times and have begun to take a 5 mg. beta blocker for the fluttering. I do stay hydrated, I do exercise at this altitude and have no palpitations when I do so; I have twice had altitude sickness with hospitalization both times.
I am curious if living or traveling at altitude has any effect on people who are at risk for retinal detachment or glaucoma, especially if someone arrives at high altitude quickly by plane rather than acclimating slowly. I recently read an article which said the same drug(Diamox) used to treat AMS(acute mountain sickness) is also used to treat glaucoma, so I was curious if altitude can cause glaucoma.
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The best way to avoid or lessen the effects of mountain sickness is to increase altitude slowly. Climbers and hikers can take two days to reach 8,000 feet, and then another day for each 1,000 to 2,000 higher feet. This may not be an option for people who travel to a destination at high altitude. Most people can adjust or "acclimatize" to the high altitude within a few days. Here are some tips:
Avoid strenuous activity for the first day or two. Drink extra fluid.
The doctor said that my husband could try surgery again using the gas bubble and have this surgery at a lower altitude and recuperate at the lower altitude. We live at 3400 feet above sea level and the only way to get to our home is going through an altitude of 5500 feet above sea level. The doctor has indicated this may be why the previous surgeries did not work. The surgeries were done at an altitude of 1900 feet.
People with a history of heart attack (myocardial infarction) and even those with coronary artery bypass grafts or angioplasty but with no angina, can trek up to high altitude provided they are fit and able to walk rigorously at low altitude. The high altitude does not seem to add any extra burden to the heart
If blood pressure is controlled and there is no chest (pain), no problem. It is the elevated blood pressure and its consequences that are the issue.
Changes to night vision (or day vision) at altitude have to do with the partial pressure of oxygen at altitude. As you go up in altitude you go down in pressure and at some point (quite low for smokers) vision becomes affected. Insufficient oxygen in the blood is insufficient oxygen in the brain and eyes. Eyesight is just about the first thing to be affected.
This might be more suited to another forum but the others were closed to comments. Anyways, I'm a 50 year old male that's been having some issues with altitude illness. Last year I had a bout with hypertension as well. This may have resulted from residing at high altitude I'm not sure, but my work requires me to spend time at altitude. Since I will be returning again, I would like to make acclimatization as painless as possible.
If you believe you are suffering from altitude sickness, you immediately need to get some medical help. Altitude sickness is an emergency. Please get some help ok. I am originally from CO and got sick going up Pikes Peak. I know you need to eat carbohydrates I think and are supposed to go up in elevation slowly. Only other thing I can suggest is also getting to a lower altitude of course. Please get better. Well wishes.
I am sufferig from hypertension from last 3years which is under control with daily mild dose of ,5mg.I intend to travel to high altitude (12000-16000 ft aabove sea level) .What are the pros and cons and what are the precautions to be taken.
hi i am a 23 year old female with mitral valve prolapse and under regular medication( betablocker).i am planning to trek for 12,628 ft high.i have never been to very high altitude before. i would like to ask if my medical condition may contribute in causing altitude sickness or any other cardiac complications??
please reply soon as i am starting my journey tommorw. :)
thankyou
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youll probably have the same issues as with altitude sickness since the air is very thin. You may get whoosy. What kind of altitude are you at now? And always stay very hydrated because the thin air dries you out. But other than that- id totally go for it.
I suffered a small detachment of my retina 3 weeks ago and was treated with cryotherapy and retinopexy. My doctor has deemed the procedure very successful so far and has allowed me to go back to exercising. As usual, even with a list I rarely remember to ask him all my questions! I am a mountain climber and would love to do a little climbing but realize I can't go into high altitude.
You live in Cincinnati, the altitude is about 500 feet. I Live in an area with a similar altitude. My ejection fraction was recently pegged at 43%, and I really struggled last weekend walking up two flights of stairs at an altitude of 6000 feet at Mt. Hood, Oregon. I'm four years older than you, and in pretty good physical condition considering my heart trouble. Caregiver gives great advice.
Last year I took a group of young women camping in the mountains at altitude of 9,000 ft, about 6,000 ft higher than where we live. After the first day at camp my blood sugar was running 300+ and stayed high for the 3 days of the camp. Eating and activity levels were close to normal, and I could not explain the high blood sugar. Wondering if the altitude effects the performance of the pump, or effect of the insulin.
I'm 53, until a month ago my BP averaged in the 130/80 range I was working at an about 600 feet above sea level, now I'm working overseas at an altitude of 3800 ft and my BP is now averaging upper 140's/90 range, and has hit 154/94. The local physician has started me on Lisinopril 20mg, after one week no change in BP. How much does altitude affect BP, and will my body acclimate to a point that my BP goes back down, or am I destined to stay on medication?
Recently, I was diagnosed with a heart murmur and was planning a fishing trip to Colorado (altitude around 7,000 ft.). What effect will the altitude have on my murmur?
No major health probs, though heart murmurs run in my family. As my mother and I were driving back in the car from altitude, I experienced a fleeting sensation in my chest that was quite odd...like a series of rapid uneven "bubbling" followed by a big "thud" from what I am presuming is my heart, all accompanied by an adrenaline rush similar to what one might experience in freefall.
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i have epilepsy and have been seizure free for a few years, there were all at night. I plan on climbing Kilimanjaro, wear altitude sickness will be a factor. Is it a definite that i will get High altitude cerebral edema as i am epileptic, or does it effect non-epileptics too?
My 41 year old wife just became miraculously pregnant thanks to IVF. We want to take a vacation at the end of August, but we're wondering how advisable it is to go to a place at a high altitude such as in Colorado. She would be about 8-9 weeks pregnant, then. Above what altitude would there be risks? 5,000 ft or more?
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