What is type II decompression sickness?

Decompression sickness is due to the formation of inert gas bubbles in tissues and/or blood due to supersaturation. Type II decompression sickness is considered serious and involves the central nervous system, pulmonary, and cardiovascular systems.

How do members experience type II decompression sickness?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with type II decompression sickness*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for type II decompression sickness*

Who has type II decompression sickness on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 1
50s 1
60s 1
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 5