Question 1

when can i go swimming after receiving a pacemaker ?

Accepted Answer

Ask your implanter.: There are too many variables to give an overall accurate answer in all settings.
From the skin wound standpoint, as soon as they say you can immerse it in a bathtub, you could swim.

For a new pacemaker  implant, you cannot raise your arm above your head until the wires heal in place; typically after a month. This would impact the reach for most swimming strokes.  Ask your cardiologist.

Question 2

how can you  stop a period  to go swimming?

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Stopping periods: It is safe to swim during a period wearing  a tampon. The only way to stop it is to use hormone tablets prescribed  from your doctor for several days  beforehand. Using injectable contraception , the hormone coated IUD ( mirena) or running the oral contraceptive pills together omitting the sugar pills are other ways to stop periods.

Question 3

is it bad to go swimming with a painful sunburn?

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See below: Only in that the sun exposure will worsen the burn.

Question 4

can i go swimming if i have an infection down below?

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Infection: Have no idea what an infection "down below" means.  If you are referring to stds, this should not have any restrictions relative to swimming if being appropriately managed. In fact cannot think of any reason why swimming would not be possible.

Question 5

how long after mastectomy can i go swimming in my pool?

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Depends: Need to check with your surgeon, but generally in about 1 to 2 weeks after any sutures or drain has been removed. It depends on how one is healing, the discomfort with arm movement, and what the surgeon recommends for each person's situation.

Question 6

can i go swimming after a stent comes out it's been a week?

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See details: A stent removed from where in the body? It should generally be safe to swim but you should ask the doctor who removed the stent.

Question 7

what should i do to hide my cuts on my arm when i go swimming?

Accepted Answer

There are some : Skin concealers that are water proof if you are trying to cover scars. Most public pools won't allow you to swim with open wounds for hygiene reasons. Please get mental health care assistance for your cutting. Take care.

Question 8

if someone was bit by a dog can they go swimming the next day?

Accepted Answer

Dog bite: Depends on the body part, if it's being treated and if you keep covered. Then it shouldn't be a problem

Question 9

is it safe for a child recovering from bronchitis to go swimming?

Accepted Answer

Safer: It should be ok to go swimming once you are recovering from the illness.

Question 10

how long should you wait to go swimming after you get dissolvable stitches?

Accepted Answer

Until dissolve: If they are outside your mouth and exposed to the water, wait until they dissolve. Otherwise your wound may reopen or heal improperly. Good Luck.

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