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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

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 dermatitis...kindly consult online ...  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

My son is 7 years old ..he hit his head (middle of head) while coming down from slide to pool in water...head hit in below area on pool...it's been 4 days after the hit ..and does not have any pain in that area ..and today evening all of a sudden he is vomitting and having severe headache..is this related to hit in pool that he had 4 days back or i

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  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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I hope you are giving right dose of right medicine Encourage more liquids Can take a consult in case of doubt ...  Read More

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

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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from cold and shivering during swimming. Reason- can be due to fear of shivering or you have some viral infection. ...  Read More

Throat infection and fever from Sunday morning I.e. 2 days after swimming . I have sweats at night and throat block when I wake up. I took combiflam since Monday morning.today is Tuesday night

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Hi there...Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods. Garg ...  Read More

1 month ago i started noticing my front two teeth changing color (attached photo) I went to swimming classes for 3 months may, june and july 2026. After that I've been occasionally swimming for practice I have no idea if pool water is even the reason for this, I'm only mentioning swimming because i haven't started any new food habits, this was the

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It happenes when approx 5 hours a day time is spent in the pool as water there is acidic in nature . Drink plenty of plain water during and after swimming and rinse mouth after swimming with same . ...  Read More

How to use Depister aha bha lotion ?? My dermat Prescribed Oxytan cream she said used at night Depiglow 500 for one month Suncros sunscreen before entering the pool My doc said not to use soap after swimming.. Use sunscreen after shower before entering the pool

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It is correctly advised . ...  Read More

Please recommend body cleanser and moisturizer to use after swimming ?how to maintain healthy skin after swimming and should we wash your hair daily?

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Detailed information needed regarding type of skin and all .Consult Dermatologist for further information ...  Read More

I took my 4 year old son and my 8 year old daughter to pool 4 days back.they dint wear any glasses while swimming they played in for about an hour.now they got eyes infection both of them having crystel eyes and red eyes what to do.how can I prevent it at home.is that serious proble

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Greetings need to start eye drops kindly consult ...  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

My daughter 5yr old had ear infection last week.doctor prescribed antibiotic and drops .now she is fine .shall I send her swimming class now

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Yes ...  Read More

I visited swimming pool today and then there was mosquito fogging started. This suddenly impacted my vision and i had blurry vision. I can see properly but little blurry. Doc suggested an eye drop and said should be ok in a day or two. I am little worried and does this chlorinated water and fogging combination caused this???

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That May be the cause of blurring of vision . Don't worry, it will take some time to become clear. Consult online Or offline for better diagnosis And treatment. ...  Read More

I am getting repeated tonsillitis episodes since last 6 months very frequently and it cures after some days usually with saline gargle and once I had to take antibiotics. I do swimming in swimming pool which contains chlorine water ..Can tonsillitis get triggered usually for swimming in chlorine water ? Or is it due to something else.. I have tonsi

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Yes swimming and throat infections may have a relation, because the pool is a public pool it may contain various organisms which may aggrevate your tonsils problem. ...  Read More

Hi doc i got itching in my shoulder and uper chest after going to the pool. The pool contains bleaching powder. What to do sir

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Its due to chlorine in the swimming pool water .and due to that allergic response made ur skin itchy. Treatment depends on severity of the disease ...  Read More

Dr. My son is 6 years ...which cream to apply before his swimming classes ??? And after which to apply plz help

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

My tan is not going after swimming it's been 15 days please help me it's looking very ugly i have tried everything

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Use UV Sun protection cream..Don't worry. Its very normal thing. Slowly slowly it will go away😊 ...  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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Usually not ...  Read More

How many days a child of 5 years old should wait to go for swimming after circumscion. Already 15days has been completed.

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i think 1 month would be good enough till the would is completely dry ...  Read More

What is the best age for child to join swimming class. My daughter is 3.6yr shal i send her or do i need to wait her to complete one more year

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This is a good age to start swimming class. Go ahead ...  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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Pl use Moxicip eye drops, 2drops 4 times a day ,and Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3times a day, and consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  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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Kindly consult ...  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

As were taking bath in same pool with vitiligo patient is there any problem i am in great tension pls reply

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Stop such discrimination ...  Read More

Doctors, I'm Having Venous Blood Pooling in Right & Leg Foot Due To Weak Muscles & The Weak Muscles Are Due To Exercise. And This is Confirmed by A Doctor of Practo. However, How Can I Get Rid Of The Blood Pooling Completly? Please Let Me Know Doctor. I Will be Ever Grateful To You.

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