10 Altitude Sickness Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #1: Headaches
Headaches can occur for a number of reasons,, so it can be difficult to diagnose the specific cause. Climbers who are beginning to feel the effects of altitude sickness often get headaches.
Having a headache while climbing at a high altitude is not a good thing. Because of the risks involved, it is best to be cautious and slow one’s ascent or to consider stopping altogether if a headache develops.
