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Mountain Sickness, Acute

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Synonyms

AMS
High Altitude Illness
Hypoxia, Mountain Sickness (Acute)
Mareo
Puna
Soroche
Acosta's Disease
Acute High Altitude Sickness

Disorder Subdivisions

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
HAPE
HACE

General Discussion

Acute Mountain Sickness is a group of symptoms that may occur in some people who ascend rapidly to altitudes higher than 8200 ft. (2500 m). Major symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia.

Resources

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Last Updated: 8/8/2007
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Last Updated: May 11, 2011

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