AMS
April 23rd 2010 Thukla, Nepal
Altitude at start of day: 4,343 meters / 14,245 feet
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is caused by an ascent to altitudes above 7,000 feet (a 25%!r(MISSING)ate of occurrence) with a 50%!r(MISSING)ate of occurrence above 15,000 feet (some sources put this as high as 80%!)(MISSING). Mild AMS can include slight headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea and insomnia, with more severe
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