What should I pay attention to when traveling to Tibet?

Tibet's special plateau environment will have a certain impact on the body. Therefore, before traveling to Tibet, you must go to the hospital for a physical examination, and you can only leave if there is no problem with your heart and lungs. Here are some basic plateau health care knowledge for everyone.

1, not suitable for people who travel to Tibet.

Patients with obvious heart, lung, brain, liver and kidney diseases, as well as severe anemia or hypertension, should not close their eyes and enter the plateau. If you have never been to the plateau, it is recommended that you have a strict physical examination before entering the plateau.

Tourists with organic diseases, severe anemia or severe hypertension have poor adaptability to the plateau environment. At the beginning of entering the plateau, the risk of acute altitude sickness is obviously higher than others; If you stay in the plateau for too long, you are more likely to suffer from various chronic altitude sickness than others. At the same time, due to the adaptation of the body to the plateau environment, the compensatory activities of important organs such as liver, lung, heart and kidney are enhanced, which increases the burden of these organs. Once these organs have diseases, it will further aggravate the condition.

If you are not sure whether you can participate in tourism activities in Tibet, I suggest you consult an experienced doctor and be as cautious as possible.

2. Preparation before entering the plateau

(1) Before entering the plateau, you can consult people who have lived in the plateau to know what you are doing and avoid unnecessary tension.

(2) before entering the plateau, alcohol and tobacco are prohibited to prevent upper respiratory tract infection. Avoid overwork, save your strength and have a good rest. Take American ginseng properly to enhance the anti-hypoxia ability of the body. If there is a respiratory infection, it should be cured before entering the plateau.

(3) Good psychological quality is a panacea to overcome altitude sickness. A large number of examples have proved that maintaining an open-minded and optimistic mood and building strong self-confidence can weaken the physical discomfort in the altitude sickness zone. On the contrary, anxiety, overthinking and slight discomfort will lead to high altitude tension, but will increase the oxygen consumption of brain tissue, thus aggravating physical discomfort and prolonging self-healing time.

(4) If you have never been to the plateau, you must have a strict physical examination before entering the plateau. Patients with severe anemia or hypertension should not close their eyes and enter the plateau.

3, matters needing attention on the way into the plateau

(1) Oxygen and drugs for preventing and treating acute altitude sickness, such as nifedipine and aminophylline, should be prepared as much as possible, as well as drugs, antibiotics and vitamins for preventing and treating colds, just in case.

(2) Due to the cold climate in the plateau and the large temperature difference between day and night, we should pay attention to preparing enough warm clothes to prevent colds. Both colds and respiratory infections may cause acute altitude sickness.

(3) If severe symptoms of altitude sickness appear on the way to the plateau, it should be treated immediately, and aminophylline or nifedipine 20 mg should be taken sublingually in time. In severe cases, oxygen should be inhaled. In case of severe chest tightness, severe cough, dyspnea, pink foam phlegm cough, or slow response, indifference or even coma, in addition to the above treatment, you should go to a nearby hospital for rescue as soon as possible, or transfer to a lower altitude area for treatment and recovery as soon as possible.

(4) Because it is time-consuming and laborious to enter the plateau by car, the accommodation conditions on the way are poor and the physical requirements are high, in addition to the above items, water or drinks and delicious and digestible food should be prepared to replenish the necessary water and heat in time.

4, altitude sickness → Traveling in Tibet, the most important thing to pay attention to is altitude sickness.

It varies from person to person, and it is difficult to predict before going to the plateau. Those with weak constitution may not necessarily react greatly, and those with strong constitution may not necessarily react greatly. Everyone's reaction is different. Generally speaking, thin people are better than fat people, women are better than men, short people are better than tall people, and young people are better than old people.

After entering the plateau from the plain area, the adjustment changes of the human body are mainly manifested in the following aspects:

(1) Pulse (heart rhythm) frequency: The normal pulse in plain area is 72 beats/min, which can be increased to 80 ~ 90 beats/min when you first arrive at the plateau, and can reach 100 beats/min in some cases, and can be recovered after living for a period of time.

(2) Breathing: When the respiratory system is slightly hypoxic, the first manifestation is that breathing deepens and accelerates, and the breathing frequency further accelerates with the aggravation of hypoxia, and people feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. After adaptation, it will gradually return to its original level.

(3) Blood pressure: normal systolic blood pressure110 ~120mmhg and diastolic blood pressure 0 ~ 80mmhg in plain area. After entering the plateau for the first time, due to the influence of vascular receptors and body fluids, blood vessels such as skin and abdominal organs contract and blood pressure rises, thus ensuring blood supply to coronary arteries and cerebral vessels. It will return to normal after adaptation.

(4) Nervous system: The central nervous system, especially the brain, is extremely sensitive to hypoxia. When there is mild hypoxia, the excitability of the whole nervous system is enhanced, such as emotional tension and excitement, and then symptoms such as headache, dizziness, insomnia and amnesia appear. After entering a higher altitude area, it turns from excitement to inhibition, showing drowsiness, indifference and unresponsiveness. A few serious people will lose consciousness or even coma, and will return to normal when they move to the lowlands. The severity of nervous system symptoms is often closely related to my psychological state and mental mood. People who are afraid of the plateau and lack psychological preparation will react more; On the contrary, happy people react less.

(5) Digestive system: When entering the plateau, the secretion of digestive glands and gastrointestinal peristalsis are inhibited. The secretion of digestive food such as saliva, intestinal juice and bile decreased compared with the plain, and the gastrointestinal function was obviously weakened. Therefore, there may be a series of digestive system disorders such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, diarrhea or constipation, and epigastric pain. After living in the plateau for a period of time, you can gradually recover.

At the plateau, if you continue to feel unwell, you should go to the hospital for treatment. The most important thing is not to carry the burden of plateau psychological fear.

5. Matters needing attention after arriving at the plateau

(1) When you first arrive at the plateau, everyone will feel the symptoms of hypoxia, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. But that doesn't mean you can't adapt to the plateau. If you can protect yourself correctly, the above symptoms can generally be improved or disappeared after 2 ~ 4 days.

(2) If you go to the plateau by plane, the symptoms of mountain sickness usually appear around 12 ~ 14 hours. Therefore, when you first arrive at the plateau, you must not be violently transported, and you should stay in bed immediately. Otherwise, once you feel the reaction, you need more time to adapt.

(3) People often use saliva to absorb oxygen to relieve the discomfort of relieving chest tightness. Of course, oxygen inhalation can temporarily relieve chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea and other symptoms, but after stopping oxygen inhalation, the symptoms will reappear, delaying the time to adapt to the plateau. If the above symptoms are not very serious, it is recommended that you do not take oxygen, so that you can adapt to the plateau environment more quickly. Mild altitude sickness will heal itself, so don't take oxygen easily to avoid dependence.

(4) Eat more carbohydrates and digestible food after entering Tibet; Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated; Dinner should not be too full. It's best not to drink or smoke. Eat more foods rich in vitamins such as fruits and vegetables.

(5) Pay attention to avoid excessive fatigue and have a regular diet and daily life. A few days before you arrive at the plateau, don't take a bath frequently to avoid catching a cold. Cold is often the main cause of acute high altitude pulmonary edema (difficult to recover under hypoxia)

(6) During your stay in Tibet, you should not have too frequent travel activities and too heavy physical load. When you first arrive at the plateau, you should not walk fast, let alone run or do manual labor. After a week, you can gradually increase a certain amount of activity.

(7) It must be noted that if the reaction symptoms become more and more serious after entering the plateau, especially at rest, it is also very obvious. You should take oxygen immediately and go to the hospital for treatment. Rare patients with high altitude pulmonary edema and high altitude cerebral edema need a lot of oxygen, and at the same time, they should be quickly transferred to low altitude areas.

(8) People who insist on physical exercise all the year round and have good physical fitness have few altitude sickness and can heal themselves quickly, but don't try to be brave because of this carelessness. Especially before entering a new height, they should have a day or two of gradual adaptation exercise. In the absence of adaptation and preparation, don't suddenly enter the area above 5000 meters above sea level to prevent accidents.

In short, it is very important to maintain a healthy and optimistic attitude, regardless of men, women and children, regardless of physical strength. As long as you can do the above, you will soon get rid of the trouble of altitude sickness after entering Tibet, have an impulse and have a good time.

6, skin care

Scientific research agrees that the main cause of skin damage and aging is sunlight. Tibet is located in the plateau, with dry weather, thin and dusty air and strong ultraviolet rays, so it is very difficult to travel at ordinary times. This environment is a great test for the skin. If you don't want to sacrifice your skin during the trip, you must be prepared, especially for women during the trip.

It is necessary to wear a hat, but don't wear it too tightly, so it is easy to grow peas on your forehead.

Sunscreen should not be cheap, and SPF greater than 15 is better. Don't go out after applying sunscreen for ten minutes-chemical sunscreen needs to be applied for a while to combine with the skin and achieve the best effect. Sweating is inevitable during travel. It is best to apply it every hour or two.

At the same time, it is the lips that need special attention. In Tibet, lips crack easily. Be sure to prepare lipstick.

In addition, maintaining peace of mind is conducive to maintaining your skin; Even if the conditions are sometimes difficult, eat more fruits and vegetables. Another remedy to keep your skin good is to wash your face before going to bed at night, and it is best not to wash your face when you get up in the morning. /kloc-For long-term outdoor activities over 0/0 days, it is best not to wash your face without good sanitary conditions. It usually protects your skin. Of course, it would be better to apply some ghee. It's a little dirty, but I'm afraid it will peel off if it's washed too clean.

! Most sisters who travel to Tibet and love beauty are afraid of tanning, but wearing sunscreen is not enough. Sunscreen only prevents the skin from getting sunburned, but it can't guarantee that it won't get tanned-especially foreign sunscreen products. Obviously, this is in conflict with the aesthetics of Chinese girls, so some domestic brands have the unique function of "no sunburn". Take a closer look, it may be useful. Pay special attention to cheeks and ears when using sunscreen.

Finally, I want to say that black is related to a person's skin quality. If it is still dark after doing enough measures, you can only go with the flow and be a healthy bronze beauty.

7. Other health problems

(1) Keep warm. There is a great temperature difference between day and night in Tibet, and the temperature is low in the morning and evening. Generally, every time the altitude rises 1000m, the temperature drops by 6℃, so be sure to keep warm. Even in summer, you must prepare a coat or sweater. It is very cold to stay in the dark temple hall for a long time. Besides, it is also important to keep your body dry.

(2) Strong sunlight and ultraviolet rays on the plateau will harm the eyes. You should prepare a sun hat and sunglasses. There are many ice and snow environments in Tibet. Snow and ice areas and water surfaces will reflect strong sunlight. Sunny days can directly expose your eyes to this environment for several hours, which will cause snow. Therefore, you must wear snow goggles, or at least good sunglasses that can filter ultraviolet rays, when you are in the snow line and above. Snow can cause temporary blindness, with mild symptoms such as sensitivity to light, blinking, sand in eyes, pain, redness and tears. In case of snow, wash your eyes with eye drops, go to the dark or cover your eyes with an eye mask and ice with a cold towel to reduce the use of your eyes and try to rest. Good rest and soothing environment can relieve the symptoms of snow in time, but it usually takes 5 ~ 7 days to fully recover.

(3) Tibet's tourist routes have large tip soil and poor sanitary conditions, so it is not suitable to use contact lenses. If you want to wear it, consider using disposable lenses. Contact lenses are sold in Lhasa, and the price is comparable to that in the mainland.

(4) When I first went to the plateau, due to the dry climate, some tourists were prone to nosebleeds and chapped lips. At Gongga Airport, tourists with burned cheeks and noses can often be seen leaving Lhasa. So bring sunscreen, lotion and lip balm.

(5) Taking some external ointment and throat moistening tablets in nasal cavity can relieve the discomfort of nose and throat caused by angular dryness.

(6) It is suggested that you consider taking the following drugs: Jinshi Erkang, American ginseng buccal tablets, aspirin, Bilitong, Niuhuang Jiedu tablets, Ganmaoling, Houyan pills, Zhike dew, Baihua oil, vitamin C pills, stomach medicine, gauze, eye drops and anti-inflammatory drugs.

(7) It is recommended to prepare small medicine boxes of different sizes, with the big ones in the backpack and the small ones carried with you.

(8) Beware of heatstroke. The sunshine on the plateau is terrible, especially in summer when you do outdoor activities for a long time. Therefore, you must prepare cool oil, pills and the like for outdoor travel on the plateau, and drink plenty of water. If you find someone suffering from heatstroke, you should move it to a cool and ventilated place as soon as possible, lift your head and shoulders and lie down, take off your coat and wet the patient's underwear with water, constantly fan the wind, and wipe the patient's body with a cold towel to reduce the patient's body temperature. When the patient is awake, he should replenish water.