Scientists: climbers experience mental problems at high altitude

Scientists from the Research Institute in Bolzano, Italy, said climbers experience psychosis at high altitude.. It's not brain edema or other similar problems, but a lack of oxygen and dependence on oneself.

The authors of the study explained that climbers can suddenly lose touch with reality.. Some feel like they're being followed, while others see imaginary people or start saying nonsensical things, according to VistaNews.. Scientists have given it a name - isolated high-altitude psychosis.

According to leading specialist Herman Brugger, this disease is most common at an altitude of 7 thousand meters.. Characteristically, the effect is short-lived..

To be cured, it is enough just to go down the mountain, there will be no consequences..

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