Question 1

ear infection, sore throat, high altitude sickness?

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Question?: The infections are typically treated with antibiotics if bacterial.  The altitude sickness is best treated with hydration and rest, if it is mild.  If it more severe, go to an emergency room.

Question 2

can you have meniere's disease without vertigo and  tinnitus or ringing. my symptoms are ear pressure, fullness and mild - mid pain in one ear...?

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Unlikely : It's unlikely that you have meniere's . See a ENT specialist for proper diagnosis.

Question 3

mild symptoms of sudden tinnitus of ear occurring like a hissing sound for  few seconds, not ringing sound. if it is indeed tinnitus , what is the best cure?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably an ENT doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 4

i woke up with tinnitus a few months ago & then i saw my doctor a couple of weeks later & found out my b12 was too high, can high b12 levels cause ringing in the ears. people who have low b12 levels can also can have that as one of their symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: Unless you are taking mega doses of B12, and elevated level of B12 is an indication of inflammation. It would be prudent to consult an ENT doctor as it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

how do i go from sea-level to sky high? i live at sea-level and am going to be hiking in colorado.  what can i do to avoid altitude sickness?

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Great : Great question! i will assume for the purposes of this answer that you are healthy without significant heart or lung problems- otherwise see your doctor before the trip.

Strangely enough, your level of physical conditioning has no bearing on whether or not you will get altitude sickness, so even if you are a svelte marathon runner, you may still get symptoms. In general, the altitudes in colorado (around 14000 feet) are not enough to make you severely ill, but you may still get headaches, shortness of breath and fatigue.

First, acclimatize slowly, the longer it takes you to get to altitude, and the longer you can stay at altitudes near what you will be hiking at, the better. A reasonable regimen might be, stay at 7-8000 feet for 2 nights, 10000 feet for 2 nights and 12000 feet for 2 nights. Of course, that would require significant planning and put unreasonable restraints on your trip, but the longer you can be at altitude before exertion the better. Hydration is very important, so drink plenty of water. Avoid liquids that will tend to dehydrate such as caffeine and alcohol.

There are prescription medications that will help with symptoms too, such as acetazolamide and decadron, (dexamethasone) but these will require a prescription.

Question 6

on vacation in arizona. on the first day, vomited once after eating, hiking, & little water. fine hours later. altitude sickness or food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Deydration: and possibly heat exhaustion.  You need to stay hydrated. Other caused you mentioned could be a cause but not likely.

Question 7

can diamox (acetazolamide) suppress altitude sickness symptoms? took it & had minor altitude sickness symptoms. after 1 day of returning home vomited for 2wks. -10+lb

Accepted Answer

Vominting for 2 wks: Yes Diamox (acetazolamide) is sometimes used to prevent altitude sickness.  Vomiting for two weeks does not sound like altitude sickness.  It sounds more like infection.  Better see your doctor for a check up.

Question 8

is restless leg syndrome a symptom of altitude sickness?

Accepted Answer

Association: Restless leg syndrome(rls), legs have persistent&uncomfortable feeling like they must keep moving, is associated with falling asleep.At high altitude, indivs can experience feelings of restless legs, which might be related to the drop in oxygen pressure at high alt.Rls has been assoc with low iron levels, so its presence as a result of low oxygen p makes sense.Rls at hi alt not nec alt sickness.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of altitude sickness?

Accepted Answer

Altitude sickness: Acute altitude sickness may be associated with any combination of the following symptoms: fatigue, headache, dizziness, insomnia, shortness of breath during exertion, nausea, decreased appetite, swelling of extremities. Altitude sickness develops when the rate of ascent into higher altitudes outpaces the body's ability to adjust to those altitudes.

Question 10

are the symptoms of altitude illness bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High altitude sickness is associated with fluid accumulation in the lungs which causes severe shortness of breath and if left untreated, may be lethal.

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Mild symptoms of sudden tinnitus of ear occurring like a hissing sound for few seconds, not ringing sound. if it is indeed tinnitus , what is the best cure?

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I woke up with tinnitus a few months ago & then i saw my doctor a couple of weeks later & found out my b12 was too high, can high b12 levels cause ringing in the ears. people who have low b12 levels can also can have that as one of their symptoms?

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How do i go from sea-level to sky high? i live at sea-level and am going to be hiking in colorado. what can i do to avoid altitude sickness?

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On vacation in arizona. on the first day, vomited once after eating, hiking, & little water. fine hours later. altitude sickness or food poisoning?

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Can diamox (acetazolamide) suppress altitude sickness symptoms? took it & had minor altitude sickness symptoms. after 1 day of returning home vomited for 2wks. -10+lb

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