Understanding Diver's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Decompression sickness Dr. Lin, I went scuba diving abroad two weeks ago, and upon returning, I noticed symptoms similar to decompression sickness type I, including fatigue, itchy skin, and joint and muscle pain. I would like to ask: 1) How can I further differentiate whether it ...
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Hello Justine: The clinical symptoms of decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," can be categorized into two types based on severity: Type I (mild) and Type II (severe). Symptoms from both types can occur individually or in combination. Symptoms of Type I can ...[Read More] Understanding Diver's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options