What Precautions Need To Be Taken During Leh Ladakh Road Trip?

Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Question: I am going on a Leh Ladakh road trip. Can you suggest things to be taken care?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid excess fluid intake.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Honestly speaking, nothing extra care should be taken while traveling to leh ladakh.
But because of height factor, you should follow these things for safe journey.
1. Take diamox tablet once a day, 1 day prior to your journey and continue till you are there in leh.
2. Avoid excess fluid. You should take less than 1.5 liters of fluid per day.
3. Avoid smoking and Alcohol.
4. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid large meals.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you drink?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (19 hours later)

Do diamox tablet has a side effects?
Why should I avoid excess fluid?
Yes I Drink and smoke.

Is there any chance of dehydration if I intake less fluid and take diamox ?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Diamox can cause headache, dizziness, diuresis etc.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Diamox can cause side effects like headache, dizziness, diuresis etc.
Excess fluid is not advised because at that altitude urination is not much. So excess fluid will accumulate in the body and cause hyponatremia (low sodium).
So to prevent this, diamox, mild diuretic is advised two avoid fluid retention.
And please don't drink or smoke at that altitude .
Hope I have solved your query.
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Brief Answer:
No chance of dehydration.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No chance of dehydration.
Hope I have solved your query.
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Wish you good health . Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar