Scuba Diving Medical Condition

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In general terms, there should be no gastrointestinal conditions present that increase the likelihood of vomiting, reux, bleeding, perforation, diarrhea, or pain. Altered anatomical relationships secondary to surgery or malformations that lead to gas trapping …

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Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those …

The Bends: Prevention, Symptoms

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Decompression sickness (DCS) is caused by the formation of bubbles of gas that occur with changes in pressure during scuba diving. It is also experienced in commercial divers …

Medical Problems of Recreational Scuba Diving | AAFP

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Can I be seriously hurt while scuba diving? Yes. The most dangerous medical problems are barotrauma to the lungs and decompression sickness, also called …