Signs of acclimatization: what should I pay attention to?

At the very beginning, the acclimatization process manifests itself as follows:

• Some slowness in reactions appears.
• Pain in the heart area may occur.
• Lethargy and drowsiness occur.
• Dizziness may occur.
• Sometimes insomnia occurs.
• A person's mood may become unstable, and hysteria or tearfulness may develop.
• Digestive disorders occur, which manifest themselves in diarrhea or, conversely, constipation.
• Some people may experience stomach pain or cramps.
• In addition, symptoms of digestive disorders such as nausea and vomiting may occur.
• Some people experience loss of appetite.
• Sometimes there is a feeling of headache.
• An increase in body temperature is possible.
• Some people suffer from chills.
• A runny nose and a sore throat sensation appear.
• Sometimes a person develops various skin problems - redness, rashes, irritation and itching of the skin, the presence of strange spots, and so on.

Then the symptoms of acclimatization may manifest themselves as follows:

• Loss of vitality in the absence of negative stress and difficult life situations.
• A feeling of obvious physical fatigue with minimal exertion.

When a person’s health is restored and the above-described conditions no longer bother the vacationer, one can finally begin to rest fully.

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Temperature during acclimatization

Some people, especially children, experience adaptation to new conditions very acutely. One of the symptoms of this condition is an elevated body temperature.

The temperature during acclimatization can be very high, up to thirty-nine degrees, or it can be slightly elevated – about thirty-seven degrees. It happens that when strength declines, the human body temperature becomes lowered rather than elevated. Therefore, it is quite difficult to predict what will happen during adaptation again.

At elevated temperature it is recommended to give antipyretic drugs. But before using them, it is necessary to consult with doctors of the country where the person permanently resides, as well as with those doctors who serve tourists at resorts. Among antipyretic drugs, the use of Paracetamol, Nurofen, Efferalgan is recommended.

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Diarrhea during acclimatization

Diarrhea during acclimatization can be a sign of maladaptation, or it can mean the presence of some intestinal infection in the body. In the first case, the unpleasant symptoms will go away on their own, although you can take care of taking various medications, for example, Mezim, Smecta, Enterosgel, Phthalazole. You also need to limit yourself in taking exotic delicacies and eat only the food that is similar to the usual. The same applies to water - you should not drink local and tap water. You need to buy bottled water, clean, non-carbonated, with low mineralization.

In the second case, it is important to stop the spread of the infection in time, and this can only be done by a qualified specialist after examining the patient and familiarizing himself with all the necessary laboratory tests.

Therefore, doctors do not recommend risking your own health and self-medicating. It is important to contact doctors at the place of stay in order to clarify the diagnosis and develop appropriate therapeutic measures.

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Vomiting during acclimatization

Vomiting during acclimatization can be a symptom of maladaptation to new conditions, or it can be a sign of poisoning or an intestinal infection introduced into the body.

In case of vomiting, which became the cause of acclimatization, you need to limit yourself in food for a while. It is important to drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration. Liquid should be taken in small sips, but often. Water can be slightly acidified with lemon juice.

It is also important to show the sick person to a doctor so that he can rule out the possibility of poisoning and infection of the digestive tract, and also prescribe appropriate therapy.

Acclimatization in adults

Acclimatization in adults is not as acute as in children. Although there are categories of the adult population who should closely monitor their own well-being and ensure that adaptation occurs in the most gentle way.

Elderly people, as well as those suffering from chronic diseases of the cardiovascular spectrum, bronchi and lungs, as well as the musculoskeletal system, should be very attentive to their well-being. Climate change is not preferable for all these categories. People over forty-five are not at all recommended to change their usual climate zone for the purpose of rest.

It is also important to know about acclimatization problems for people with skin diseases - neurodermatitis and psoriasis, which can be exacerbated by a large amount of direct sunlight. Moreover, such relapses happen at home, upon returning from exotic trips.

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Acclimatization in women

Acclimatization in women is usually associated with changes in hormonal levels. And such changes affect both the mood of the beautiful ladies and their well-being. Moreover, in some cases, women and their companions do not get off with the usual hysterics and whims. A lady may have a banal, but not very suitable for rest, nervous breakdown. Such high sensitivity of women turns into susceptibility of their psyche and body to changes in the natural conditions of their residence.

It is also typical for the female body to "take it out" on its owners by interruptions in the menstrual cycle. And all other symptoms in women manifest themselves in the same way as in men.

Menstruation and acclimatization is an important topic that can cause women's concerns. Often, when returning from a trip to warmer climates or other resorts, ladies notice that the long-awaited menstruation for some reason does not come. They can blame the open air and the lack of necessary contraceptives in their sexual relations with their partner. And thoughts arise that they should expect an addition to the family. But a visit to the doctor does not confirm such a conclusion, but, on the contrary, a verdict is made about a failure in the menstrual rhythm, the cause of which was a vacation trip.

There is no need to worry about this, and especially not to start taking any medications. The main thing now is to calm down and allow yourself to exist in a comfortable psychological mode. The female psyche and hormones are closely interconnected, therefore, the calmer a woman is, the faster the restoration of all important processes in her body will occur. Including the monthly cycle, which will improve when the woman's body gets used either to a new place of residence, or already upon returning home, when the reacclimatization processes are over.

Acclimatization in children

Children react very strongly to changes in climate conditions. Therefore, doctors advise not to take children under three years old to various resorts - sea, mountain, and so on. At the same time, children older than this age also vividly and strongly tolerate acclimatization in new conditions for themselves.

Parents planning a trip to distant lands need to study the climate and other features of the country. It is important to understand to what extent the advantages of the trip can outweigh the disadvantages of temporary living conditions in the vacation spot. Experts do not recommend taking children to countries where the air temperature rises to forty or fifty degrees. Children with respiratory problems suffer especially in such places, where increased humidity and heat can even provoke the appearance of a new disease.

In addition, it is important for parents to know that many trips to unsuitable natural conditions can provoke a number of diseases in a child that no one even suspected. In this case, diseases can become chronic and haunt the child for many years. And when changing climate zones, they can intensify and not allow the child and parents to enjoy the rest. Therefore, acclimatization in children is an important process, the study of which will help parents make the right decision.

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Acclimatization in the south

When traveling to the southern regions, it is important to know that the combination of high temperatures and high humidity can play a cruel joke on an unaccustomed person. Acclimatization in the south requires taking a number of measures that will help to transfer the time of adaptation to new conditions in the most gentle way.

• It is necessary to drink a lot of liquid, about three liters per day. It is worth stopping at pure water, and temporarily leaving other drinks out of the focus.
• Clothes should be light, comfortable and loose, made from natural materials and in light colours.
• Fatty and salty foods should be reduced to a minimum.
• Every day you need to take cool water treatments, and it is best to do this in the morning and evening.
• If the room has an air conditioner, it can be used to create the optimal temperature and humidity.
• It is best not to undertake any active activities for two days, but to spend them indoors or nearby.
• The first couple of days you should sleep a lot and also rest often.
• It is best to take a walk in the fresh air before going to bed.

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Acclimatization in the North

Acclimatization in the north includes a number of measures that will allow adaptation to low temperatures, magnetic storms and light starvation, typical for northern latitudes.

Experts advise listening to the following recommendations:

• Eat high-calorie foods and dishes. These include meat and fish, fatty, sweet and flour dishes, that is, those that provide high energy reserves. Nuts and dried fruits are also good - raisins, dried apricots, prunes, dates, figs. Honey and other bee products are suitable as an immunomodulator.
• It is important to take vitamin supplements, which primarily contain a large amount of vitamin C. You can also find a wealth of vitamins in food. It is important to eat citrus fruits in the northern conditions - lemons, tangerines, oranges. Dried greens and vitamin infusions in the form of teas are also useful. It is worth remembering such a simple source of ascorbic acid as sauerkraut. Apples are also useful, which are the most accessible fruit. You also need to remember carrots and beets as invaluable sources of vitamins and other useful substances.
• If we touch upon clothing, it is necessary to choose it correctly. First of all, waterproofness of clothing and its ability to retain heat are important. Well, and about lightness and greater freedom of movement, which clothing should have, you should always remember when going to northern regions.
• It is better to forget about drinking alcohol, because the consequences of its consumption will only worsen the body's problems.

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Altitude acclimatization

High-altitude acclimatization occurs in conditions of thin air and low pressure. To avoid a sharp deterioration in health, it is worth listening to the following advice:

• During the day, you should not rise higher than five hundred meters from the previous line.
• At the same time, having climbed to the next height, it is worth staying in place for one or two days.
• You need to drink twice as much water as you normally would. The water should be clean and not carbonated.
• Mountain conditions imply a deterioration in the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it is necessary to minimize food intake, especially heavy and poorly digestible foods. These include fatty, floury, sweet dishes, spicy, smoked and canned food. It is worth focusing on taking first courses very warm, as well as light vegetable food, lean meat and fish, cereals.
• It is also important to eat food that is rich in vitamins and enzymes. Therefore, greens, vegetables, fruits, berries, honey, nuts are a very important addition to the diet of mountain lovers.
• It is also possible to use drugs that have the effect of stimulating brain activity. But medications should be selected strictly individually and on the recommendation of specialists.
• If, despite following all the advice and precautions, the body does not want to adapt to new conditions, it is best to leave the given altitude and go down. In this case, the body needs time to rest: frequent daytime sleep, long night sleep, as well as a calm environment and the absence of stress are recommended. In this case, you can resort to such additional procedures as breathing with carbogen or oxygen.

Acclimatization at sea

Acclimatization at sea involves meeting all the conditions that are important for staying in countries with a hot and humid climate. This is described in detail in the relevant sections.

For seaside resorts, of course, it is necessary to adhere to specific advice that is important in these conditions:

• It is better to swim and sunbathe on the beach before twelve noon and after four or five o'clock in the evening.
• Before going out in the sun, it is important to apply a sunscreen with a high UV protection factor, such as #30 or #50, to your entire body and face.
• It is important to reapply sunscreen to your body and face after each swim.
• At the first signs of burns, it is necessary to use remedies for this problem, for example, Panthenol, Bepanten, Rescuer and other first aid remedies.
• The head, body and eyes should be protected during walks with wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and clothing with long sleeves, a skirt or pants.

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