Altitude sickness may occur when travelling to a high altitude in a short space of time.
Also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), altitude sickness can become a medical emergency if untreated or ignored. Age, sex and physical fitness do not influence the likelihood of a person experiencing altitude sickness. Therefore, it is important to understand the symptoms:
headache
nausea and vomiting
dizziness
tiredness
loss of appetite
shortness of breath
As part of our travel clinics, we stock Acetazolamide, the strongest form of medication to treat symptoms of altitude sickness. This will help you adjust more quickly to higher altitudes, thus combating symptoms such as headaches and nausea quicker.
How it works
Step-by-step
Travel Consultation
One of our specialist travel nurses will go through your travel itinerary and your medical history in order to establish the course of treatment required.
Travel consultations can be provided for individuals or families, face-to-face or over the telephone.
Prescription
dispense drugs? What happens?
Doctor Referral (if required)
For more complex requirements we can refer to a doctor, who can provide specialist advice and also prescribe any medication required.
Our Facilities
Travel Health Clinic
Specialist Travel Clinic
The Medical is rated as "good" by the government's healthcare watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who assesses whether a healthcare centre is safe, caring and responsive to the patients' needs.
The Medical is a member of the British Global Travel Health Association (BGTHA) and is a registered Yellow Fever Clinic.
We promise to match the price of any other provider within a ten-mile radius, so you're guaranteed to always get the best price.
Please be aware that our prices are per dose and that several doses may be required as part of a course. Some prices may be subject to change, so please confirm the price at the time of booking.
