Question 1

why do i have to urinate so much after swimming?

Accepted Answer

Frequency: Urinary frequency is usually a sign of a UTI or overactive bladder (urge incontinence). You did not mention if the frequency happens a few days after or immediately after swimming. If it happens immediately after swimming, the effect of running water or even swimming, in some women, causes a physiologic reaction to have the urge to urinate. Otherwise, check for a possible urinary infection.

Question 2

are there any causes of hearing loss after swimming?

Accepted Answer

3 possible ways: The simplest answer is that water can enter your ear canal to block your hearing.  Diving to certain depths will affect the pressure in your middle ear.  You may not be able to "clear" your ears with swallowing or the valsalva maneuver (eustachian tube dysfunction).  If you dive to significant depths, the pressure changes can potentially damage your hearing permanently via a perilymphatic fistula.

Question 3

is it normal to get nosebleeds while/after swimming?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: from nose is never normal , you could have some minor problem need to be corrected , speak to your doctor for ENT Surgeon referral .

Question 4

why could i get a rash after swimming in a public pool?

Accepted Answer

Chemical sensitivity: You could limit severity by applying barrier cream to sensitive areas first.

Question 5

why does my skin get so itchy after swimming in a pool?

Accepted Answer

Aquagenic Pruritus: Aquagenic pruritus is a skin disease characterized by the development of severe itching on contact with water without observable skin lesions. The symptoms may be felt immediately after contact with water and can persist for an hour or longer. In some families, a tendency toward aquagenic pruritus appears to be hereditary.

Question 6

i got a rash after swimming in reservoir. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Swimmer's itch: Ducks carry a tiny worm that penetrates human skin but does us no harm. Each produces a little red bump. Leave it alone or put a topical anti-itch preparation on it.

Question 7

how to treat or avoid sunburn after swimming and snorkeling?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: Some sunblock solutions are made water resistant and can be applied before swimming but you also need to apply it again as soon as you are out of the water.

Question 8

after swimming, i have a very slight irritation around my vag opening. i showered thoroughly after swimming. could this be because of the water? help?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Did you use soap in the vaginal area when showering? This is one of the biggest irritants out there.  Use water ONLY! Your vagina is not "dirty" and therefore doesn't need "cleaning".  The chlorine may have caused some irritation also, but the cure again is to rinse only with water. It should clear up on its own.

Question 9

how to unblock your ear after swimming?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: If you develop a bubble in your ear canal, and your ear drum is intact, a drop or two of rubbing alcohol will break the surface tension of the bubble. If it blocks because of wax, you need to see somebody about removing the wax.

Question 10

what should i take for hives after swimming?

Accepted Answer

ANTIHISTAMINE: Discuss with the pharmacist. All of them are otc now. Better idea is to find out if u are allergic to chlorine or something else. If it is chlorine, try non-chlorine alternatives available.

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