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Mountain sickness
Mountain sickness (Altitude sickness) is caused by exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitudes. Possible symptoms include headache. nausea/vomiting. dizziness,fatigue, decreased appetite. upset stomach & unsteadiness.
Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this
27 year experience in Psychiatry
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