This summer, hikers and tourists are likely to explore all of the amazing trails and scenic spots around Centennial, CO and the greater Denver area. But many hikers, and especially out-of-state visitors, may experience some form of altitude sickness this summer.
Altitude sickness happens when someone is overexerting and becoming dehydrated at a higher-than-normal altitude. For example, a visitor who normally lives at sea-level may become more exerted, and dehydrate faster, than a local Colorado resident. It is common for people to get sudden altitude sickness and get acute treatment sudden symptoms.
The team at AFC Urgent Care Centennial breaks down some of the best ways to manage altitude sickness, monitor symptoms, and coordinate follow-up care. If you have any questions about altitude sickness, or need immediate treatment, then consider our altitude sickness treatment options just minutes from Cherry Hills, Cherry Creek, and Lone Tree, CO.
What are some of the immediate signs of altitude sickness
Altitude sickness comes with a few initial symptoms that are helpful when indicating altitude sickness. These include the following, according to leading health experts including the Cleveland Clinic:
- Mild Altitude Sickness: This includes mild headache and fatigue that doesn’t interfere with normal activity, but makes it a bit more difficult. Your body should eventually adjust if symptoms are light.
- Moderate Altitude Sickness: Headaches, nausea, and fatigue that increase in severity continue with ascent. To quickly resolve symptoms you will need to descend and hydrate.
- Severe Altitude Sickness: Includes the symptoms of moderate altitude sickness with increased severity and difficulty to walk. Descend and seek medical attention at once.
Same-day altitude sickness and IV treatment in Centennial, CO
When you need to get treatment for sudden altitude sickness symptoms, it helps to visit AFC Urgent Care Centennial! Our provider team is ready at our walk-in clinic and urgent care to provide same-day IV treatment and care coordination for patients with acute symptoms. As a reminder, if you have significant symptoms that constitute a medical emergency, please visit an emergency room. For all other symptoms that are mild to moderate you can come into AFC Urgent Care for your altitude sickness treatment
Our urgent care center is in close proximity to many recreational areas and local neighborhoods to make it easy for everyone to get care. We proudly serve the following neighborhoods with easy access to altitude sickness care:
- Centennial
- Cherry Creek
- Cherry Hills
- Greenwood Village
- Lone Tree
- Dove Valley
