Decompression Sickness Symptoms
As the symptoms for Decompression Sickness (aka Decompression Illness, or DCI) are so diverse, any symptom that cannot be readily explained after diving or other hyperbaric exposure should be assumed to be DCI until proven otherwise. Call our Divers Emergency Service in the UK on 07 999 292 999 for free advice 24/7 all year round.
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.


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
- 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.
Call our Divers Emergency Service number in the UK on 07 999 292 999.
We are available 24 hours a day, all year round.
Get free advice and referrals for NHS-funded treatment.

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.