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Most millennials are very interested in going for adventurous activities and trekking is one of the most sought-after activities everyone wants to indulge in. However, trekking is a very strenuous task and it requires a lot of physical strength and mental endurance for completing the activity successfully. Besides that, there are instances where trekkers face various health ailments while trekking. Go through the slide to know the common health ailments faced by trekkers.
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There is no doubt that trekking is indeed a very exciting adventurous activity and gives you lifelong memories.
However, trekking is a very demanding physical activity that requires both physical strength and mental endurance.
There are instances where people have faced health issues during trekking.
Here we will focus on some of these health ailments that people face while trekking.
A common problem faced by most trekkers is related to the formation of blisters on the skin surface.
Blisters are mostly formed under your foot when the moisture in your skin completely dries up.
Most blisters are formed due to improperly fitting shoes, wet feet, and lack of cleanliness.
You should go for shoes that are strong on the outside while providing you with comfortable wear.
There are various skin ailments that affect trekkers during their climb and chaffing of the skin is one such issue.
Chaffing also occurs due to the dry conditions on the mountain.
Most climbers use body lotions to keep their skin hydrated and protect it from chaffing.
In addition to this, the clothes you wear also play a significant role in protecting your skin from various ailments.
Trekking involves walking for long hours on rugged terrain under varying weather conditions.
Your bones, joints, muscles, and tissues are going to come under severe strain when you are walking for several hours.
This is why it is always advised to go for workouts before you start your trekking.
There are many exercises that focus on specific muscles in your body and help in building strength and stamina.
One of the least talked about but the most important thing while trekking is to keep a watch on your liquid intake.
Most of the time people new to trekking get dehydrated because they don’t give importance to their fluid intake.
When walking up the mountain your body is going to lose a lot of energy & salt concentration in your body reduces.
You must carry enough water and minerals-rich fluid for your consumption.
These are some common health ailments faced by trekkers while trekking.
Taking a few precautions and exercising regularly before your trek is going to save you from a lot of injuries.
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