Midlands Diving Chamber - Dive Medical Advice - Gastrointestinal Problems 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 Midlands Diving Chamber - Dive Medical Advice http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/ldc_logo_new_small.jpg http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk 100 50 Gastrointestinal Problems - Diarrhoea Hi, can you advise what happened to me on return from a liveaboard in the Red Sea? I had stomach pain and diarrhoea along with 80% of my club on this trip. Unfortunately I came off worse and collapsed on the second day of my return after seeing my doctor.... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=25 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:25:56 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal I had weight loss surgery a few years ago. The procedure I had was called gastric bypass. Ironically I sold my dive gear to help pay privately for the procedure, thinking I'd never need it again. But having the surgery gave me a new lease of life and I ha... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:17:27 +0000 Gastrointestinal Problems - Inflammation I have Crohn's disease, curse my luck. It was diagnosed after I had a bad bout of pain and bleeding from the back passage which landed me in hospital. They had to cut some of my bowel away and put me on every type of medication they could to control it, n... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=23 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:50:21 +0000 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal I went on a Red Sea liveaboard a month ago and the first couple of days were fine, great in fact, but from day three, after each dive I started to notice slight bubbling/gurgling sounds in my chest. These got worse over the week, and I started getting bur... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:49:05 +0000 Gastrointestinal Problems - Bowel I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) recently. I've done a few open water dives and I find that I get really "gassy" during them. Afterwards my stomach feels bloated and I have to pass a lot of wind. Is this normal? https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=105 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:48:15 +0000 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal Your advice would be appreciated. I have just started my Divemaster training and am planning to DM in the UK. Anyhow, in 2004 I had a gastric band fitted - which has been very successful having now lost about 9 stone. Will I be able to dive? https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:33:21 +0000 Gastrointestinal Problems - Hernia I have had a recent endoscopy to investigate stomach troubles and have been diagnosed with a 4cm hiatus hernia. My GP states that laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery will rectify the problem. I would like to know if post surgery I will be able to continue divi... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=26 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:32:59 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Hernia I have just been diagnosed by my doctor here in Japan as having a "minor inguinal hernia on the right". He said that I don't require surgery as the lump is very small and causes no pain or discomfort. Can you tell me whether I am able to dive with this co... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=26 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:22:21 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Bowel My wife is 51 years and normally in excellent health, she is certified AOW with some 60 dives to her credit. In May she underwent major surgery and was found with the following: A 2.7 kg low malignancy Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumour (G... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=105 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:08:46 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Diarrhoea I'm due to go on a Red Sea deep south liveaboard & I was wondering whether you have any advice about combating / preventing stomach bugs. I'm sure I used to have a stomach of cast-iron, & lived in Africa for 5 years without contracting any sort of stomac... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=25 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:53:26 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Bowel My brother who is a diving instructor is taking me to do the pool work of an open water course on Saturday. He said that as I had intussusceptions (sorry for the spelling which is probably incorrect) when I was a baby that there might be a chance that I... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=105 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:01:32 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gallstones / Gallbladder I am about to go into hospital for an operation to remove my gallbladder, ( I am on an emergency list and have been since October, it should be done by the end of February, emergency!). After the operation, how long will I not be able to dive for, I ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=79 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:06:16 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Diarrhoea Dear Dr Eden,Sorry to bother you, but Cate at The London Scuba Diving School suggested that I speak to you for some advice. There are a group of us doing a Scuba Diving Class next Tuesday. One of our party had part of her bowel removed last M... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=25 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:26:32 +0000 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gallstones / Gallbladder I hope that you can help me with the following. I have recently been in hospital and diagnosed with gallstones. I have been told that I will need to have my gallbladder removed in the near future.How long should I leave it after having it remo... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=79 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:29:15 +0000 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal I am 63 years of age, have been diving since 1994, am qualified to Advanced Open Water with PADI and have completed about 80 recreational dives always in warm climates, e.g. Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, British Virgin Islands, etc. I was diagnosed some ti... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:14:48 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Inflammation I was looking at the PADI medical questionnaire, and there is the question about "Bleeding or other blood disorders". I want to ask how I should answer this, and if I need to get a medical statement. I have in the past had some bleeding on defaecation d... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=23 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:09:21 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal Dear Dr Eden I recently had a little incident while diving in Chepstow in that while at 25m I began to cough and retch small amounts of blood. This unfortunately led to my aspirating some of this blood, making breathing difficult. I ascended slowly and go... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:37:59 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Inflammation I hope you can help me, you gave me some advice back in January following a vaginal hysterectomy and since then I have had what you can only describe as a run of bad luck. I'll start at the beginning...I am a sufferer of CROHN'S although this ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=23 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:15:01 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Diarrhoea A query about a rather mundane medical condition I'm afraid. I am off to the Red Sea for a diving holiday in September and would appreciate your advice on the most effective way of dealing with an upset stomach (diarrhoea etc.). Some divers tell me an ant... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=25 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:14:12 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Inflammation I'm completing my medical form and need some adviceabout question 16 (prescribed medication).I take vitamin B12 in injection form once every three months after having a small bowel resection due to a bout of Crohns disease back in ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=23 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:13:47 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Hernia I have been diving for 8 years and have trained through PADI up to advanced plus and also a Advanced Nitrox Diver with IANTD, I am 56 yrs old quite fit and do plenty of exercise.I have had a Hiatus hernia for some years and recently went throu... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=26 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:13:27 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Inflammation I am 37 years of age. I have been diving for about 6 years, 3 years as an instructor. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Crohns disease and have not dived since. In hindsight I have had this disease for a many number of years. I have been diving without any... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=23 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:13:04 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Hernia I have a hernia and I want to know am I fit to dive or do you not recommend it. It is a congenital inguinal hernia on the left side. There's no real problem with diving and this sort of hernia, but the only issue is does it stop you from lifti... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=26 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:12:39 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Diarrhoea Flicking through the September edition of Sport Diver, I noticed the question you answered on the "rather mundane" subject of diarrhoea/upset stomachs. I've recently returned from a week of diving in Malta, during which I picked up a particularly nasty st... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=25 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:12:17 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal I have only just started diving seriously and intend to dive on a more regular basis. Since starting diving I have noticed that every time I finish a dive I get heart burn and have to have Zantac 75 on hand to get rid of it before my next dive. I am wonde... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Wed, 18 May 2005 12:11:53 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal Having been diving for the last few years and visiting a few places I still have one problem. That is, when I return to the boat after a dive I sick [sic!!] and throw up, but this is only when I try to get on the boat. I am ok if my head is below the wate... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Gastrointestinal Problems - Gastro-Oesophageal I'm a 39-year young (ok, sensitive with age) new diver ... started September 2001, who has become thoroughly hooked on the sport (no help required with that!). I'm working towards my Advanced Open Water cert as well as completing the Enriched Air course a... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=17&sub_cat=24 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100