What are the symptoms of AMS ?

The symptoms of acute mountain sickness generally appear within hours of moving to higher altitudes. They vary depending on the severity of your condition.

Mild acute mountain sickness

If you have a mild case, you may experience:

• dizziness
• headache
• muscle aches
• insomnia
• nausea and vomiting
• irritability
• loss of appetite
• swelling of the hands, feet, and face
• rapid heartbeat
• shortness of breath with physical exertion