Most severe and persistent symptom for acute mountain sickness is:
Correct Answer: Headche
Description: Ans. A: HeadcheHeadaches are the primary symptom used to diagnose altitude sickness, although a headache is also a symptom of dehydration.A headache occurring at an altitude above 2,400 metres (8000 feet = 76 kPa), combined with any one or more of the following symptoms, may indicate altitude sickness:Lack of appetite, nausea, or vomitingFatigue or weaknessDizziness or light-headednessInsomniaPins and needlesShoness of breath upon exeion
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