It can happen, yes, especially if you rush up without acclimatising. The summit is high enough that some people feel headachy, breathless, or a bit lightheaded.
Others feel fine, which is why people sometimes get cocky and pay for it halfway through the hike. Go slowly, drink water, and don’t treat the mountain like a race.
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