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Frequently Asked Questions on Diving Medicine

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text el_class=”txt-white”]Here’s a list compiled over the years of commonly asked questions. The list was created by DAN MDs and represent specific, evidence-based recommendations our member should take into consideration.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text][searchandfilter fields=”medical-faqs-categories” post_types=”faq-medical” headings=”Medical Questions” all_items_labels=”All Medical Faqs” submit_label=”Search” hide_empty=”0″ add_search_param=”1″][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_column_text]

Due to prostate problems, I started taking alfuzosin, one 10mg tablet a day. I’ve been taking it for about a week and haven’t noticed any side effects. I haven’t dived during this time. I would like to know if there are any contraindications to taking this medication for technical diving (to a depth of 100m).

ANSWER FROM DAN EXPERTS

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column el_class=”page-text”][vc_column_text]Be aware of the side effects of taking alfuzosin. Antihypertensive effects such as dizziness and postural hypotension are known to occur. These same undesired effects in water are counteracted by the centralization of the blood circulation due to the disappearance of the gravitational effect, but it is important to warn you of this possibility in order to prevent pre- and post-dive injuries and to minimize diagnostic confusion with DCS in the event of symptoms at the end of the dive. I would therefore advise you to resume diving very gradually to check for any adverse effects in the water, initially at very shallow depths, staying within recreational limits.

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Due to prostate problems, I started taking alfuzosin, one 10mg tablet a day. I’ve been taking it for about a week and haven’t noticed any side effects. I haven’t dived during this time. I would like to know if there are any contraindications to taking this medication for technical diving (to a depth of 100m).

ANSWER FROM DAN EXPERTS

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column el_class=”page-text”][vc_column_text]Be aware of the side effects of taking alfuzosin. Antihypertensive effects such as dizziness and postural hypotension are known to occur. These same undesired effects in water are counteracted by the centralization of the blood circulation due to the disappearance of the gravitational effect, but it is important to warn you of this possibility in order to prevent pre- and post-dive injuries and to minimize diagnostic confusion with DCS in the event of symptoms at the end of the dive. I would therefore advise you to resume diving very gradually to check for any adverse effects in the water, initially at very shallow depths, staying within recreational limits.

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Due to prostate problems, I started taking alfuzosin, one 10mg tablet a day. I’ve been taking it for about a week and haven’t noticed any side effects. I haven’t dived during this time. I would like to know if there are any contraindications to taking this medication for technical diving (to a depth of 100m).

ANSWER FROM DAN EXPERTS

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column el_class=”page-text”][vc_column_text]Be aware of the side effects of taking alfuzosin. Antihypertensive effects such as dizziness and postural hypotension are known to occur. These same undesired effects in water are counteracted by the centralization of the blood circulation due to the disappearance of the gravitational effect, but it is important to warn you of this possibility in order to prevent pre- and post-dive injuries and to minimize diagnostic confusion with DCS in the event of symptoms at the end of the dive. I would therefore advise you to resume diving very gradually to check for any adverse effects in the water, initially at very shallow depths, staying within recreational limits.

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Due to prostate problems, I started taking alfuzosin, one 10mg tablet a day. I’ve been taking it for about a week and haven’t noticed any side effects. I haven’t dived during this time. I would like to know if there are any contraindications to taking this medication for technical diving (to a depth of 100m).

ANSWER FROM DAN EXPERTS

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column el_class=”page-text”][vc_column_text]Be aware of the side effects of taking alfuzosin. Antihypertensive effects such as dizziness and postural hypotension are known to occur. These same undesired effects in water are counteracted by the centralization of the blood circulation due to the disappearance of the gravitational effect, but it is important to warn you of this possibility in order to prevent pre- and post-dive injuries and to minimize diagnostic confusion with DCS in the event of symptoms at the end of the dive. I would therefore advise you to resume diving very gradually to check for any adverse effects in the water, initially at very shallow depths, staying within recreational limits.

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Me gustaría recibir algún consejo sobre qué puedo comer antes de bucear para obtener energía extra. Llevo varios años yendo al gimnasio y tengo un cuerpo bastante musculoso con poca grasa. En algunas ocasiones, si no tengo la oportunidad de comer adecuadamente, siento una bajada de energía y agotamiento al final de la inmersión, a veces incluso náuseas, pero todo desaparece si bebo algo dulce. Me he hecho análisis de sangre y orina; todos los valores son normales, excepto los triglicéridos, que están un poco bajos. P.D.: No como chocolate.

ANSWER FROM DAN EXPERTS

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column el_class=”page-text”][vc_column_text]Es fundamental tener en cuenta el consumo energético que se va a realizar y el momento de la ingesta de alimentos en función de las inmersiones. A continuación se indica un patrón alimenticio adecuado, diseñado para apoyar y nutrir al buceador en sus días de inmersión:

  • Desayuno, caracterizado por un aporte energético adecuado y una alta calidad nutricional. Hay que tener cuidado de no sobrecargar el sistema digestivo (evitar la leche de vaca y los dulces envasados). Un buen ejemplo es una mezcla crujiente de muesli (copos de avena y cebada, bayas, 15 g de semillas mixtas) y leche vegetal.
  • Segundo desayuno y merienda para la recuperación tras la inmersión: pan de masa madre, integral o de 5 cereales con tahini con malta/miel o crema de aguacate o aceite y tomate. Para rehidratarse: mezcla de frutas y verduras con jengibre.
  • Para el almuerzo: cereales como pasta, arroz, espelta, cuscús, quinoa, etc., en cantidades adecuadas y aderezados con salsas vegetales, seguidos o precedidos de zumos de verduras con semillas de chía.
  • Para la cena: elegir una comida a base de proteínas con guarnición. Para reconstruir el glucógeno muscular: una cantidad adecuada de cereales, es decir, carne, pescado, legumbres, huevos, acompañados de pan, arroz, cuscús, ensaladas y verduras.
  • Hidratación: es importante, por lo que hay que beber agua entre inmersiones.

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