Question 1

i have sever symptoms, the same as ms or something like it including, seizures, skin problems, infections, and serious brain problems, body pain, unstable. my body hurts, and my personality has changed drastically. i have lost 4 babies too. help??

Accepted Answer

: Your description is inconsistent with MS, but would certainly wonder about other diagnoses.  Rheumatological conditions, arteritic and vasculitic disorders could be considered, and with the miscarriages, could you have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?  Suggest you seek a second opinion, perhaps a rheumatologist.

Question 2

my skin is itching and burning after swimming in an indoor swimming pool. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine!: The chlorine that is put in a public swimming pool to kill harmful organisms has also been known to cause skin irritation.  When you come out of the pool, be sure that you shower well!

Question 3

will swimming pool water make your skin paler?

Accepted Answer

Swimming Pool Water: Swimming pool water will not make your skin paler.Chlorine treated indoor swimming pools can cause asthma or other breathing problems in swimmers according to research from several sources.

Question 4

what does swimming pool chlorine do to the skin?

Accepted Answer

Harsh on your skin: Chlorine damages the oil and mineral balance of skin cells, destroying the fluid balance, resulting in dried out, dead cells.This in turn leads to dry, peeling skin, which makes the surface of the skin appear shiny.Make sure to apply moisturizer after being in a chlorine pool.

Question 5

can head lice live in and/or spread via indoor swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Lice Don't Swim: Head lice live only on human beings. Can be spread quickly by using the hat, comb, or towel of infected person or  by close contact. May crawl or fall onto clothing, bedding, towels, furniture, pool.Don't survive off body >24hr.Anyone can get lice despite frequent hairwashing. The nits (eggs) normally hatch into lice in about 1 week. Do not carry other diseases, no lasting health consequences.

Question 6

is it possible to contract any skin diseases when in a public swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

No: If the pool is maintained well then the chlorine or other chemicals in the water will protect you from any disease organisms.

If you have any questions about a particular pool seek out the pool manager and ask for the test results of the water.  These have to be done on a regular basis to check for water quality.

Question 7

what could be causing me to have an allergic skin rash in my own swimming pool but not in others?

Accepted Answer

Pool treatment: Some people are allergic to the shocking agent used for pools and hot tubs. Potassium peroxymonosulfate or ppms is an oxidizing agent used to keep pools clean. A study showed that allergies to this chemical aren't uncommon and tend to afflict men more than women. Treating the allergy with topical steroids and changing the pool's shocking agent can help.

Question 8

have cut under big toe from brocken tile in swimming pool.it seems quite deep under flap of skin not sure if sand still in it.what should i do? thanku

Accepted Answer

Cut under toe: If the cut appears to be deep, you need to see a doctor to have the wound cleaned and sutured.  Also may need tetanus shot if you have not had one before.

Question 9

i have a red rash on the head of my penis because of rubbing myself next to my partner inside of a swimming pool there was no intercourse, serious ?

Accepted Answer

No: This sounds like an abrasion injury/rash caused by your pool games.  This should resolve in time.  You may try using topical antibiotic creams to prevent infection.  Keep, it clean, rest it, and let it heal in time.  Best wishes.

Question 10

why do i get itchy, blotchy red skin in response to chill, like when stepping out of a swimming pool into a breeze- sign of compromised immune system?

Accepted Answer

Cold Urticaria: Cold induced urticaria occurs whenever the skin is chilled, by cold air or cold water, or by direct contact with cold items like ice or a cold drink can.  It is not a sign of immunocompromise.

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I have sever symptoms, the same as ms or something like it including, seizures, skin problems, infections, and serious brain problems, body pain, unstable. my body hurts, and my personality has changed drastically. i have lost 4 babies too. help??

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My skin is itching and burning after swimming in an indoor swimming pool. what could be wrong?

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Will swimming pool water make your skin paler?

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What does swimming pool chlorine do to the skin?

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Can head lice live in and/or spread via indoor swimming pool?

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Is it possible to contract any skin diseases when in a public swimming pool?

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What could be causing me to have an allergic skin rash in my own swimming pool but not in others?

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Have cut under big toe from brocken tile in swimming pool.it seems quite deep under flap of skin not sure if sand still in it.what should i do? thanku

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I have a red rash on the head of my penis because of rubbing myself next to my partner inside of a swimming pool there was no intercourse, serious ?

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Why do i get itchy, blotchy red skin in response to chill, like when stepping out of a swimming pool into a breeze- sign of compromised immune system?

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