Symptoms After Diving

[@seanfrench1029]

Good topic. IPE is quite an interesting condition that needs a good history and clinical examination to verify as the most likely cause, especially in remote locations.

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

Well said!

[@hayesboy9983]

Great video, I’m at Urgent care right now getting my X-ray done.

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

Hope all is fine.

[@siriusblack7714]

I just went diving earlier today for the first time and I've had a splitting headache in the front of my head for 8 hours straight. What's going on?

[@conordreiss1467]

Are you ok?

[@siriusblack7714]

@@conordreiss1467 I am thank you :)

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

Sorry for the late reply. Please remember to contact the DAN Dive Emergency and Advice line for dive medical advice or emergencies. DAN Southern Africa Emergency Hotline [phone] DAN America Emergency Hotline [phone] DAN Europe Emergency Hotline [phone] DAN Brasil Emergency Hotline [phone] DAN World Emergency Hotlines below DES Australia: 1800-088-200 (toll free within Australia - English only) [phone] (from outside Australia - English only) DES New Zealand: 0800-4DES-111 (within New Zealand - English only) Korean Hotline: [phone] (within Korea - Korean language)

[@doctordoctor1800]

Great videos keep up the good work

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

Thank you 😃👍🏻

[@vfit4762]

Hi i just had my first diving experience 12 hrs ago, i am having a chest pain on my right side.after 12 hrs of dive, is it a muscular pain or should i be worried

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

Thank you for your sharing your experience. For medical advice please call the DAN Information & Emergency Hotline on [phone] or via email at [e-mail]

[@riopeynado3959]

Same did you get any information?

[@manithmanith3998]

After diving my ears started blocking and i found a small or little bleeding inside my mouth should I consult a doctor.

[@DrFJCronje]

Dear Manith, thank you for your question. Bleeding in the oronasal passages can come from a number of places, including the middle ear (via the Eustachian Tube) from the sinuses or from the nasal septum. As you seem to have had difficulty clearing your ear, the odds that the bleeding came from you ears would seem the most likely. Other than ensuring that your hearing was not affected badly, and to offer pain medication and antibiotics if needed, a doctor (preferably a diving doctor or ENT familiar with diving would best be able to see if this is something serious, likely to recur and in need of treatment. Hope that helps. The DAN SA Team

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

@@DrFJCronje thank you for responding to the diver.

[@lsz8625]

Hello I just got done diving 3 times today and I have a presser in my throat. It’s almost like I have burp in my throat and it’s stuck it has only been about 3 hours but should I be worried

[@DrFJCronje]

Oh dear! By now things should be resolved, but perhaps I can give you some advice that could help in the future. Many divers accidentally or deliberately swallow to equalise while diving and swallow compressed air as a result. During ascent, this may build up and - as you say - cause a burp or a burp-like feeling. Sometimes just drinking a glass of a non-fizzy drink can help open the lower gastro oesophagal valve. Also, avoid food that is prone to ferment in the body and can cause bloating. Cruciferous Foods are notorious for gas formation as well, so beware of cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. Hope that helps. Dr Frans Cronje

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

@@DrFJCronje Thank you for responding.

[@KealaJSmith]

Just came back from diving, and i have a ringing in my right ear, did i not pop my ears properly? Does that happen to people happen?

[@DrFJCronje]

Thank you for your great question. The process of equalising the ears can transfer a significant impulse on the inner ear, not unlike a gunshot. the EA adapts to this by making use of two muscles that dampen sounds- the tensor tympani and stapedius muscles. At the end of the exposure to sound or noise, these muscles are often still active, and there may also be an excitement of the inner ear cells, which can last for several hours. If the tinnitus has not subsided significantly within an hour, it is wise to seek medical advice to determine whether there has been damage to the middle- and possibly the inner ear. Fortunately, this is rarely the case, and even where this does occur, it is almost always mild and transient. If you continue to have problems with this after diving, please email me on if [e-mail]. so that I can get a better history of exactly what you are experiencing. Warmest regards, Frans Cronje

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

@@DrFJCronje Thank you for responding.

[@ButtersOhh]

do they still ring?

[@Toad775]

I have a cough, it’s been hours after, nothing hurts. Idk what it is 🤨

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

Best to get in touch with a DAN Medic via email at [e-mail] or via the DAN Information & Emergency Hotline on [phone].

[@xulk7417]

I just went spearfishing yesterday and today my ear is aching

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

To assist you with advice please get in touch with the DAN Dive Emergency and Information Hotline via the phone on [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

[@zuperzoniko6365]

Siin seek medical help right now!! That means a sea urchin crawled up your nostrils my lad!

[@marg857]

"AFETR" ^^

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

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