What is Soroche?
Soroche is a Bolivian term that refers to an acute height that could occur when a person quickly moves from the sea level or close to the sea level to the area of high altitude. Physical symptoms may occur because the body receives less oxygen until it is modified to change the height. Not all people suffer from soroche and symptoms can be mild or serious. If the height of tourism, climbing or riding on mountain belts may appear fewer brands.
On the sea level, air contains 21 percent oxygen. Thins at high altitudes and the human body takes time to adapt to rapid pressure changes. The amount of time required to adjust can depend on the season, the time of day, how far a person traveled and temperature; Symptoms may be worse in cold weather. Soroche discomfort usually disappears in a few days as the body acclimatizes to a higher altitude.
Some people compare soroche signs to hangover; Suffers Heap's, nausea and feelings of weakness or veilRata. They can become a short breath and tired, but are experiencing problems with sleep. Headache tends to deteriorate in the morning and night and may appear as a pulsating feeling in the temples. Some people may feel pressure in the chest area.
Soroche is common in cities with high altitude, including Lhasa, Tibet; Cuzco, Peru; and la Paz, Bolivia. When the traveler flies to one of these cities, he could suffer from height. Experts recommend the use of alcohol or any drug that slows breathing when traveling to these regions. Some health conditions could occur that was not previously known, such as heart disease, kidney disease or hypertension, when there is a sudden change in altitude.
Some effects can be prevented by visiting lower altitude before traveling to higher altitude. If OMS, rest and avoiding severe physical activityis usually recommended until the body is modified. Doctors commonly recommend an increase in fluid intake and drug use to relieve headache and stomach. Medicines are also available to adapt the body to altitude changes.
from a high altitude disease could develop two serious conditions that require emergency medical care. Lung edema with high altitude is characterized by rapid pulse and shortness of breath. The patient's lips could be shortened with gray or blue and the tongue is commonly used with red ulcers. This condition is treated with oxygen and rest of the bed.
Brain edema with high altitude can cause a person to become disoriented and dizziness to the extent that walking will be difficult. In severe cases, Soroche could penetrate a coma or hallucinate. The patient may feel a pulsating feeling in the ear or temple, accompanied by pressure pain. This side effect sorces rare but requires rapid medical attention.