FAQ
- General
- Acute Mountain Sickness
Do you offer emergency care services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency care services in our Emergency Department. Our highly trained medical staff is ready to assist you in times of urgent medical need.
Is there a cafeteria or dining facility in the hospital for patients and visitors?
Yes, we have a cafeteria located on the [Insert Floor/Location] that offers a variety of meal options for both patients and visitors. The cafeteria is open during [Insert Operating Hours].
What vaccinations do I need before travel?
Common vaccines include Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever, Tetanus, and Rabies for high-risk areas. Advice depends on destination.
How do I prevent traveler’s diarrhea?
Drink bottled or boiled water. Avoid raw food and street food. Frequent hand washing reduces risk of Traveler’s Diarrhea.
What medicines should I carry during travel?
Carry pain relief drugs, anti-allergy tablets, drugs for vomiting and diarrhea, ORS, and personal prescription medicines.
How do I prevent altitude sickness while traveling to mountains?
Ascend slowly, drink enough fluids, and rest during ascent to reduce risk of Acute Mountain Sickness.
What should I do if I get fever during travel?
Seek medical care. Fever during travel in tropical areas raises concern for infections like Malaria or Dengue Fever.
How do I prevent mosquito-borne diseases?
Use mosquito repellent, wear full-sleeve clothes, and sleep under nets to reduce risk of Malaria and Dengue Fever.
What documents should I carry while traveling?
Carry passport, visa, travel insurance, vaccination records, and emergency contact details.
What should I do in case of injury during travel?
Clean the wound with clean water, apply antiseptic, cover with sterile dressing, and seek medical care.
How do I stay healthy during long flights?
Drink water, avoid alcohol, stretch legs, and walk periodically to reduce risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
When should I consult a doctor before travel?
Consult a doctor 4 to 6 weeks before travel if you have chronic illness, take regular medication, or plan travel to high-risk areas.
What is AMS?
AMS refers to illness after rapid travel to high altitude. Reduced oxygen level at altitude leads to symptoms.
At what altitude does AMS start?
Risk rises above 2,500 meters. Many trekkers in Nepal face symptoms during mountain travel.
What symptoms occur in AMS?
Common symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, poor sleep, and loss of appetite.
Who faces higher risk?
Any person who ascends fast. Risk rises in people with rapid ascent, dehydration, alcohol intake, or past history of AMS
How fast should altitude increase?
Increase sleeping altitude no more than 300 to 500 meters per day after 3,000 meters.
How does a person prevent AMS?
Ascend slowly. Drink enough fluids. Avoid alcohol and heavy exertion in early days. Take rest days during ascent.
How does a doctor treat AMS?
Treatment includes rest, oxygen, descent to lower altitude, and drugs such as Acetazolamide or Dexamethasone in moderate cases.
When does AMS turn dangerous?
Severe forms include High-Altitude Cerebral Edema and High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema. Both require urgent descent and medical care.
How long does AMS last?
Mild symptoms often improve within 24 to 48 hours after rest or descent.
Should trekking continue with AMS symptoms?
No. Further ascent worsens illness. Rest or descend until symptoms resolve.