In this section we look at a wide range of health issues that affect travellers- from common illnesses such as Traveller’s Diarrhoea to tropical diseases, travel immunisations and other issues such as Jet Lag.
Altitude Sickness: symptoms & treatment
Altitude sickness is most common at 3500 metres above sea level or higher. It happens because the body hasn’t adapted to the height. Often, this just results in mild symptoms that improve with rest and time, as the body acclimatises. But in some cases, it can cause life-threatening problems. Factors leading to altitude sickness: [...]