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Which of the following is a symptom of altitude sickness?

AIrritation

BHeart palpitations

CBleeding

DHunger

Answer:

B. Heart palpitations

Read Explanation:

  • Among the above-given options heart palpitation is a symptom of altitude sickness.

  • It occurs due to a decrease in pressure around a person due to which there is a decrease in oxygen level.

  • Some other symptoms are nausea, fatigue, etc.


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