Understanding the 10 Symptoms of High Altitude Sickness

5. Nausea and Vomiting

Dizziness, headache, disorientation, and lack of balance can combine to give affected individuals a sensation similar to motion sickness, but it may not be the car or plane ride that caused it. Vomiting from these symptoms will exacerbate dehydration, resulting in accelerated onset of altitude sickness. While medication is available to manage these symptoms, the preferred solution is to return to a lower altitude before the situation worsens, even if only for a few days.

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