Could our high altitude be causing stomach problems for some of us? It can, especially for people traveling out here this summer.
We know that when someone visits us here in Colorado, we have to worry about our high altitude and dry climate. Giving them a couple of days to get used to the altitude and making sure they drink plenty of fluids can help keep them comfortable and safe. But a new, small study is showing that traveling to a higher altitude, like here in Colorado, can also cause flare ups of certain intestinal issues. In particular, researcher found that when someone traveled about 6,500 feet, they ended up having more flare ups of inflammatory bowel disease symptoms. This means those suffering from Crohn's Disease or Colitis need to pay particular attention to how they feel when they get out here to our higher altitudes.
Although researchers aren't sure what causes this and haven't yet looked at what people can do when flare ups do occur, knowing this can happen can prepare visitors. And having your visitors talk with their doctor before heading out here to get medications they can use just in case they do have a flare up, can also go a long way towards helping make sure their vacation doesn't get them sick.
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