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Hello Dr. My son is almost 5 month old now. I wish to know is it fine if I take him to a swimming pool ? If yes for how long should I let him be there and any precautions to be taken

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Not during direct sunlight hours. 10 - 15 minutes. Not unattended even for a second. Bear in mind if it's a community swimming pool he may catch some infection.but that's your call to make . ...  Read More

My son is 3 years old. Can he take bath in swimming pool? Is swimming pool water safe for his skin and hair.

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Swimming pools are meant for swimming or spending time in leisure. They are not meant for people to have a bath in. After using a swimming pool, you need to bathe your son again, with clean water and ...  Read More

Hi, my 6 year daughter keeps sneezing in swimming pool all the time & running nose also. Before & after swimming session no such issue at all. Other kids are OK not observed this with other kids. Please advise to overcome this problem.

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All swimming pools have chlorine mixed in the water as disinfectant. She's probably allergic to it. Since you have specifically mentioned that she has the problem ONLY while swimming,that could be the ...  Read More

I’ve been told I should swim to help my breathing But I read the gases in a swimming pool are chlorine bi products and neurologically damaging ? Is this a good idea given the risk?

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Who gave you this stupid information? Stop Googling all these stupid sites! Nowadays, swimming pool water purification systems have undergone a huge transformation and are much safer than about 4 deca ...  Read More

My eyes are completely red and started itching with watery discharge with mild pain after going to the swimming pool. Solutions for fast relief???

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It looks like you've contracted infection from the pool. You can use moxifloxacin 0.5 % 4 times a day for a week. Please consult sos ...  Read More

Having red eyes after he came back from swimming today. He is 6 year old son. Normally goes to same society swimming pool everyday.

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It could be chemical irritation or am infection... Oh there is itching, try anti allergy drops. Otherwise if a discharge, consider antibiotics drops.. ...  Read More

After Swimming on the chlorine-based water in swimming pool, suddenly, I got red dots all over my body. I don't know what to do.

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It may be eczema from chlorine or due to urticaria. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Hello doctor kindly refer to the attached image of my arm I have got Itchy skin after swimming in the pool. On my hands neck and sides and back of my body. It's a bit itchy not too much. To mention I have got no other medical conditions or on medicines or any allergies. I guess this is because of chlorine water. I go swimming 5 days a week. Please

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Looks like allergic rash..consult online for management ...  Read More

Please suggest Sunsceen and skin care suggestions for swimming. I have dry skin.

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Use water resistant sunscreen half an hour before swimming ...  Read More

Yesterday afternoon my son 4 y old played in Swimming pool . Same night the fever started and it is 102 F . We are giving dolo syrup but the fever doesn't reduce. Symptoms are not much but his head chest and back are very hot.. Tried sponging which helped a bit but still the fever isn't reducing since night. Please advise.

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Syrup meftagesik DS 4.5 ml whenever there is fever followed by whole body sponging ...  Read More

For past few days patch of Red rashes found around both left and right eye which is slightly itchy.

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Can be improved kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly ...  Read More

I had red rashes since tomorrow had a CETIRIZINE had relief from that but today i got redness again Below is the photo attached

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this rash.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detail ...  Read More

Continue Pain has been started in Ear after swimming in swimming pool one day ago... Pain inside ear and surrounding area

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Use antibiotic s and ear drops Could be due to perforated ear drum ...  Read More

I feel very cold and i shiver when I go to swim in the swimming pool ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

After coming from swimming class i checked i have this skin rashes in my hand and legs even few on my face. please consult.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this rashes... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ...  Read More

My 10 year old has occasional episodes of urticaria. She stopped swimming during lockdown followed by urticaria, tests didn't determine any specific allergy. Can she resume swimming in the local pool? Will this lead to any adverse reaction?

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this urticaria.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for d ...  Read More

Need signature and stamp for good health to join a swimming pool, the form needs to be stamped and signed by a registered medical practitioner

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Hello, where are you put up? We could help you with the same if u could let us know how do we hand it over to you? ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter's school is asking for fitness certificate for swimming. She regularly swims at our apartment swimming pool and doesn't have any problems. Where can I get the certificate near me? I stay in Nizampet, Hyderabad. Kindly advise.

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Go to nearby government hospital for certificate or go to nearby MBBS doctor clinic ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have been suffering with Red rashes on my teste Could you please suggest the best ointment.

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It's Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detaile ...  Read More

In the afternoon we had a red rashes on the front chest. Initially itchiness was now it's not there,but rashes is there.please suggest

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this rash.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detail ...  Read More

Doctor I am a swimmer , so can I pursure my swimming in this pandemic , mantaing a huge social distance in the swimming pool ! ?

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Risk is everywhere, cant deny . But can continue swimming with all covid appropriate Behaviour ...  Read More

I have red rashes sence last night and it has also etching Dr What should i do now or it is on my all body

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ...  Read More

Redness and irritation in the right eye after swimming yesterday for an hour in the pool. Something went inside

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Since it is a specific problem in one eye only..better to get it checked. Meanwhile you can use some lubricating + Anti allergic eye drops like andre plus etc.. ...  Read More

Hi, My kid is 3 years old and fond of playing in water. Please can you advise if I can take her to swimming pool. Please advise if the age is OK for playing in swimming pool. Thanks, Rajiv

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4years, wait for more 1year ...  Read More

I've getting a rash all over my skin when i exposed to a cold condition like swimming in the cold water pool or having to long walking in the night wearing such less clothing

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You are suffering from cholinergic urticaria.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosi ...  Read More

Hi, My self Neha,I m 30yr old,from few days I m hvng face allergy ,which irritation discomfort me,swelling my eyes also,my face get red,and tanning appear,last Tuesday I went to Aquatica and I had bath in pool after dat irritation increase lot due to heat my sensitive skin get red in sun,I applied face pack it relief me for hour only,rashes has app

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosi ...  Read More

Hello.. 3 days back i went for swimming with my friends..and from the next day morning there is few rashes kind of red color bumbs in my neck. What is it? How can i cure it ? Should i meet a doctor.? Kindly help me please....

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It's allergy reaction to chlorine...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Can you please suggest some tips to take while going for swimming in a pool . I am getting tanned very badly and could sense my hair Turing brittle

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Bath before and after swim Cap wearing Avoid swimming when sunlight coming directly into pool ...  Read More

I have found some red Rashes on my left thigh, now it started burning. It all started from past 2 days.

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I would need to see photos of the same to diagnose. This could be a fungal infection. Warm regards, Dr Govind Suresh Mittal, Bengaluru ...  Read More

Red rashes on back and on the legs. Itching causes red rashes. Itching on the body.

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You are probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs taken for some condition. It presents with itching resulting in formation of red r ...  Read More

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Swimming pool infections Swimming pool chlorine side effects Skin irritation from swimming pool
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