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Is That A Form Of High Altitude Sickness?

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Question : I'm wondering if muscle tightens which my entire body from head to feet suddenly tighten up as I was driving up pikes peak. Is that a form of high altitude sickness?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (25 minutes later)
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Thanks for the query

Are you climbing high altitude terrain?

This could be due to lower temperatures as you climb higher altitude. Due to lower oxygen as you go higher you'll also tend to develop muscle aches.

It always best to acclamatise and train well before climbing peaks.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,
Aashish Raghu
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Is That A Form Of High Altitude Sickness?

Brief Answer: Answer Detailed Answer: Hi there Thanks for the query Are you climbing high altitude terrain? This could be due to lower temperatures as you climb higher altitude. Due to lower oxygen as you go higher you'll also tend to develop muscle aches. It always best to acclamatise and train well before climbing peaks. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Aashish Raghu