http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk Dive Medicine - information for divers on different diving medicine subjects: marine animal hazards, the bends, Cardiovascular System and scuba diving, Central Nervous System and the scuba diver, Drugs and Diving, Easy Equalization for scuba divers, Eye Problems for scuba divers, women and scuba diving, Fitness and Diving, Gastrointestinal Problems and scuba diving, trauma and orthopaedic problems for scuba divers, Respiratory Problems and scuba diving. en-us webmaster@e-med.co.uk http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/ldc_logo_new_small.jpg http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk 100 50 Every time I go diving I seem to pick up a bad dose of Athlete's foot. At least I think that's what it is. The skin between my toes flakes off and I get quite painful cracks developing, underneath my toes and on my heels as well. Am I right, and is there ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=116 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:27:31 +0000 I've been diving for a few years now, but seem to have developed an allergic reaction to something in my wetsuit. I'm not conscious of anything abnormal whilst I'm wearing it, but after a dive I seem to get red weals, bumps and itchiness over my arms, leg... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=134 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:09:18 +0000 I'm in my 60's and over the years have developed deep laughter lines and creases around my brow and eyes. They say laughter keeps you young, but annoyingly it also causes my mask to leak. I've tried a couple of different brands but there's always a trickl... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=116 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:13:28 +0000 In the summer I went diving in Milford Sound in New Zealand. It was amazing, green water, the vis wasn't great but stacks of critters and strange fish there. Anyway, I dived in a lot of wetsuit - I had 15 mils of neoprene on and could hardly bend my knees... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=134 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:21:08 +0000 Just wanted some information, could you help please? I am currently half way through a trimix course and I've got a tattoo planned on my back. Is it still ok to dive with a tattoo and if not how long would I need to leave it? Thanks so much. https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=116 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:10:02 +0000 I seem to be allergic to certain rubber/latex products, like for instance the brand new Mares Nemo watch I bought this weekend, got massive swelling/blisters where the watch straps actually touched my skin while only wearing the watch for about 4 hours. D... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=134 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:18:01 +0100 My wife is 49 years old and is in general good health although she takes ACE-inhibitors for high blood pressure. She has a dive medical every year and really enjoys her diving, and we have been fortunate enough to travel as far as Australia to dive in ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=116 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:43:59 +0100 Early last year I had a case of acute dermatitis, basically, my whole body was covered with the exception of hands, feet and face. After much application of various creams, lotions etc. I healed although it took 2 weeks. I have recently taken up scuba div... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=116 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:37:43 +0000 We are on a diving holiday in Sharm and my poor daughter has got suncream lotion in her eyes. She has bathed them in cold water but they are still burning after about 2 hours. The name of the suncream lotion is CALYPSO SPF 35 ULTRA HIGHT PROTECTION LOTIO... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=116 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:33:19 +0100 Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the great advice in your column in Sport Diver each month.I am a fairly new diver with a mere 20 dives done, this has been one of the things I have dreamt about doing for quite a l... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=134 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:43:14 +0100 I am looking for help to solve a problem I have everytime I dive. I hope you can help me. I have been diving for 5 years and everytime I dive a I get pimples/ acne in the face (nose and forehead), the longer / deeper / more I dive the worst my face gets. ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=134 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 I went to my doctors the day before I flew to Egypt at the end of September. I had painful lumps under both arms and quite a bad head cold at the time. They were diagnosed as abscesses and was told that they would probably come to a head, which luckily th... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=33&sub_cat=116 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100