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Many travellers experience anxiety over altitude sickness especially as their Tibet tour draw near. Tibet does poses certain risks because the high plateau altitude, but there is no need to be over-worried. Very few travellers are adversely affected by the altitude for long but of course a little precaution goes a long way. Tibet Ctrip Travel Service-TCTS here provides you some precautions before your Tibet tour which comes from our first-hand experience. Tibet is the highest region on earth, with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters. Lhasa is at a relatively lower altitude of 3,500 meters. Travellers may experience different levels of headache, dizziness and fatigue, which are common effects of the change in altitude. Generally, these symptoms will not prevent travellers from participating in normal activities, however taking a few precautions can go a long way. Altitude sickness can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, physical fitness or previous experience with altitude. Physically fit people are more likely to exert themselves, though, leading to increased chances of altitude sickness. Before You Go Consult your doctor about the prescription acetazolamide, for example, Diamox, the drug of choice for preventing altitude sickness. It works, in part, by making the blood more acidic, which increases ventilation and therefore improves oxygen saturation in the blood. Usually for this kind of medicine to work during your Tibet tour, you need to start to take the pills a few days prior your entry of Tibet. After Arrival in Tibet Symptoms of altitude sickness usually kick in between 6-24 hours after your arrival in Tibet. Symptoms are similar to those of a bad hangover, including headache, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, etc. The symptoms are usually worse at night. ▶ Drink plenty of water; replenishing fluids helps to stabilize your