Could It Be DCS?

[goodluck99]

First dive...

Max depth.- 14m /// Time 35min /// Safety stop.- 3 min ///

Surafce interval.- 1h15min

Second dive...

Max depth.- 14m /// Time 35min /// Safety stop.- 3 min /// (EXACTLY THE SAME)


1 day on and my right lower chest hurts; it feels like a bruise but (it doesn't hurt unless i prod it) and it is slightly red. It does not feel internal and its about 20cm by 10cm. What should I do?

 

[TheAlmightyHubbard]

Edited to remove.

 

[Dr Deco]

Hi GoodLuck:

That is not much of a tissue gas load. It sounds to me more like a bruise (as you suggest) or an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis), possible to something in the wet suit. I do not knoiw if you had a suit - but with an England address, I guess cold water.

 

[goodluck99]

Cold water, in a semi-dry (15deg.C); that's why I was only down there for 35 mins. I always do a safety stop in cold water anyway. Neither of the dives were strenuious.

 

[DocVikingo]

Hi goodluck99,

As Dr Deco has suggested, neither the dive profiles nor the signs and symptoms are particularly consistent with DCI.

Has the slight discomfort and reddening of the R-lower chest area altered in any fashion since the original posting?

Regards,

DocVikingo

This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual and should not be construed as such.

 

[goodluck99]

The redness has gone but it still hurts.

 

[DocVikingo]

Hey goodluck99,

Still only when you "prod" it?

Any problems with or discomfort upon breathing?

Any other signs or symptoms?

Regards,

DocVikingo

 

[goodluck99]

Hi,

The pain is gradually going away and there is no pain when I'm breathing; I'm probably just a bit paranoid after completing my course! I don't think there's much to worry about, as you say, I didn't load much nitrogen .Thanks very much for your help anyway

Regards,
Goodluck99