We'd battled through the
effects of altitude sickness on the Laguna 69 one - day hike in Huaraz, and since then, despite remaining at altitude since leaving Huaraz (our lowest (literally, not figuratively) point between Huaraz and Cusco was Ayacucho, which sits at 2750 metres above sea level), we'd not suffered any ill - effects from the altitude.
«A woman who
died of altitude sickness while climbing Mount Everest took on the challenge to prove that «vegans can do anything».
Altitude Sickness: There is a
risk of altitude sickness especially if you are flying directly into Quito which has an altitude of 2,800 m / 9, 186 ft. Try to make time to acclimatise before setting off into the mountains and be sure to drink plenty of water and pace yourself.
Call your pediatrician if your baby shows
signs of altitude sickness, such as fussiness, poor appetite and vomiting and a general sense of irritability or discomfort.
«It's a combination of mild hypoxia and alkalosis that is thought to cause the soft symptoms of jet lag, e.g., nausea, headache, fatigue, essentially a mild
form of altitude sickness.»
If your Peru trip starts in either Lima or Cuzco and you would rather limit the ill
effects of altitude sickness, instead of spending time in Cuzco first and then visiting Machu Picchu, head straight to Machu Picchu, spend a night here, another night in the Sacred Valley and then end in Cuzco for a few nights.
The three things I worry about are the altitude (people
die of altitude sickness), the bugs (I've heard that 100 % Deet won't stop them) and the general consensus that most people suffer stomach issues (it's very rare that I have stomach problems when I travel but hiking with digestive troubles sounds like a nightmare).
Coca leaves are grown in Peru the tea helps to lessen the effects
of altitude sickness.
You can also take Diamox, a diuretic that helps combat the symptoms
of altitude sickness.
Its consumption is encouraged for new arrivals to aid in warding off the effects
of altitude sickness, which include headaches and a queasy stomach).
Keep in mind that hiking is strenuous in the summit area because of the high elevation, so it's important to be on guard for symptoms
of altitude sickness.
Leaves from the Coca Plant contain alkaloids which helps bring oxygen into your blood, helping your body avoid the effects
of altitude sickness.