They Thought He is taking more Steroids, But it is not the Truth!

Looking at this man, it's hard not to get the impression that he overdosed steroids. However, his condition has nothing to do with the gym or steroids.

We often judge others too quickly, which gives us erroneous and unfair opinions. The same mistake was made by the doctor to whom Alejandro Ramos Martinez came.

Professional diver

Alejandro from Peru worked as a diver and used seafood on a daily basis. One day a very dangerous situation happened to him.

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Anyone who once dives knows that you can not get out too quickly. Unfortunately, Alejandro forgot about it. He descended very deeply into the water and rapidly emerged. Nitrogen, which was in his blood, formed bubbles, which made his body change quickly, and the pain that accompanied it was unbearable. This phenomenon is called decompression sickness.

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Decompression sickness

Known differently as a caisson disease, affects an increasing number of divers and pilots. It occurs when, due to a sudden change in pressure, desaturation occurs, causing gas bubbles to form in the body (usually nitrogen). This process starts from about half an hour to 36 hours, after too rapid emergence from the water. This disease can take many types and damage bones, joints and internal organs (heart and lungs). Often, neurological complications also occur. The Peruvian case is considered unique.

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What are the first symptoms of the caisson disease?

• skin changes and edema
• breathing problems
• bone and joint pain (mainly shoulder, elbow and hip)
• paroxysmal cough
• speech, vision and hearing disorder
• weakness in the leg muscles

At the onset of this condition the most vulnerable are the elderly, with a large amount of adipose tissue or those who have consumed alcohol in the last days.

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Alejandro has been fighting his illness for several years. He has several operations waiting for him, which are a chance for him to heal. We keep our fingers crossed so that everything goes well!

What do you think? Have you experienced this while diving deep? Comment your opinions