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Decompression sickness

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Common symptoms

丘疹、瘙痒、肌肉酸痛

The pathology of disease

Decompression sickness (DCS, divers disease/caisson disease) is systemic gas bubble formation after improper decompression. Acute in femur/humerus/tibia; chronic dysbaric osteonecrosis.

Common Symptoms

Papule; pruritus; myalgia

Causes

Diving/caisson/high altitude; nitrogen bubbles from supersaturation. 10m = 1 ATA added pressure.

Treatment

Recompression; oxygen

Prevention

Follow decompression tables.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the emergency department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.

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