DCI (Decompression Illness) Symptoms
Severe DCI is relatively easy to identify as the signs and symptoms can be fairly obvious. However, in many cases of DCI the symptoms are only minor, such as: Altered consciousness, balance and coordination problems, memory problems numbness or tingling, joint pains, and muscular weakness.
Often these symptoms are initially put down to fatigue, over-exertion, lifting of heavy objects such as diving tanks, badly fitting equipment or the cold.
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Altered consciousness
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Balance and coordination problems
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Memory problems
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Headache
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Nausea and vomiting
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Vertigo
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Numbness and tingling
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Unusual fatigue
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Paralysis
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Difficulty walking/standing
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Muscular weakness
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Difficulty urinating
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Difficulty breathing
- Altered consciousness
- Balance and coordination problems
- Memory problems
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vertigo
- Numbness and tingling
- Joint pain
- Unusual fatigue
- Paralysis
- Skin rashes
- Difficulty walking/standing
- Muscular weakness
- Difficulty urinating
- Difficulty breathing.
Don’t leave anything to chance – if you aren’t sure about something, get professional advice without delay.
Divers Emergency Service
Call 07 999 292 999 for free advice and referrals to NHS-funded hyperbaric treatment for Decompression Illness (DCI) and Diving Accidents .
Based in London and Great Yarmouth we can handle calls from throughout the UK - available 24 hours a day, all years round.
The Divers Emergency Service is part of the LHM Healthcare group.
Whipps Cross Hospital,
Whipps Cross Road
LONDON E11 1RG
Visit https://www.lhmhealthcare.com for details of Medical & Hyperbaric Training Courses, information for medical professionals, and more.
Non-emergency enquiries: +44 (0)20 8539 1222
available Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Many of the London Hyperbaric team are also experienced fellow divers. With close ties to diving clubs and different professional bodies. London Hyperbaric can offer a wide range of information and services tailored to the needs of both professional and recreational divers.
HSE and other occupational medicals; sportdiving medicals; dry dives; diving advice; and much more
Visit https://www.londonhyperbaric.com to find out more.