Can air travel from sea level to higher altitude hinder patients with small vessel disease  of the brain.?
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A major problem with air travel and blood vessels is sitting down and not moving the lower extremeties. Blood tends to coagulate and create thrombosis which can travel throughout the body. The thrombosis can end up in blood vessels in the brain and block arteries.
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I have two friends who've gone through.\nThey were actually very strong before but did not have any problems..\nNevertheless, it's a type of surgery and there are always risks. So think about whether it is really necessary or whether you can bear with it.\nThe latest I read here is that they are starting a study where they believe they can train the brain to deal with it. As such, get people to re-gain a clear vision (if the degree is low), or get people with a higher degree to be able to see clearly with glasses/contacts of a lower degree.
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I think you're talking about heatstroke which can cause brain damage due to the occurence of the stroke.  But as for mental problems...no.
123474
I would advise you to see a doctor soon because blocked leg arteries are dangerous when you are sitting on a plane for several hours because it can cause numbness.
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lack of oxygen and poor circulation
677732
if it's under 101 drink cold drinks if it is over 101 get to a doctor. if it gets too high it will cause brain damage
519539
I have never heard of this happening...I think that the worst case scenario would be that your brain wouldn't get enough oxygen and you could die...though I guess it may be possible if a person were rescusitated that they could have suffered some brain damage that leaves them paralized.  I have heard of people having tingling in their arms and legs when they are having an asthma attack though.
423783
Neurovascular disease involves the brain, spinal cord and blood vessels such as brain or blood vessel aneurysms, stroke syndromes or vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord.
124033
i am an army recruiter and i am unsure but i believe you will have to see a navy contracted neurologist to see if you have any underlying issues
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I think yes, it would lower PO2 at rest (and exercise too). This case  would be similar to pulmonary interstitial edema. This persons develop tachypnea which is consequence of low PO2, and little elevated PCO2. All of this is because of decreased diffusion through alveolar membrane.....I think...\n(imagine) If this change happened during evolution, there's no way to tell how high would PO2 be. It could be even higher due to other evolution changes, which could provide us more effective way of utilizing O2.
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my grandpa has 1 lung and lives a easy-going life at a VERY low altitude where there is lots of humidity-its easier for him to breathe that way
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:'( I am very sorry to hear that. I cannot believe that the doctors are saying that nothing is wrong. Do you have any neurological clinics in your area? I would recommend taking him to one or even a Mayo clinic. \nIf you have Barrow's in your area...they are tops. Even if they are far away, they are well worth the trip. YOu really need to get some help for him. I am so sorry about that.
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False:\n\nCJD cannot be transmitted through the air or through touching or most other forms of casual contact. Spouses and other household members of sporadic CJD patients have no higher risk of contracting the disease than the general population. However, exposure to brain tissue and spinal cord fluid from infected patients should be avoided to prevent transmission of the disease through these materials.
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The brain requires oxygen to function. Without oxygen, the brain cells deteriorate. Yes people with hypoxia say strange things and do weird stuff. Their thinking is definitely impaired. You can help this person with hypoxia by getting more iron and folic acid into their system. This helps speed the blood to the brain and blood carries oxygen. Also at low levels of oxygen, they can not perform surgery, if they do they risk the patient having a stroke.
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Not really.  Ocean air is full of moisture and salt.  Moisture is not always good for your lungs.  And salt air leaves a nice sticky coating on everything.
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Going to the mountains (higher Altitude) would lead to respiratory ALKALOSIS.  The reason for this is that there is less oxygen at higher altitudes and the oxygen hunger would lead to hyperventilation thus decreasing the co2 which raises the ph making the blood alkalotic
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If they have a fairly long distance to travel there is a group of volunteer pilots who will help with this. Check online for  "Angel Flight" There are certain restrictions that apply and flights may be dependent on weather, pilot availability etc.