Altitude Headache
📋Overview
Altitude Headache is a clinical symptom that typically manifests during rapid ascent to elevations above 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). This condition is widely recognized as a primary indicator of acute mountain sickness and is linked to the physiological effects of reduced oxygen availability at high altitudes.
The pain is specifically associated with the transition to high-elevation environments and is often used interchangeably with the term for headaches caused by acute mountain sickness. Medical professionals distinguish this condition from other headache types by its direct correlation with altitude exposure and the surrounding atmospheric pressure changes.
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