Not every water, in which you think you can swim safely, is clean.

These waters may be contaminated with various bacteria, viruses and chemicals. Whether it is the sea, a stream, a lake or a pool...

It is affected by animals, what falls from the sky with rain, and other swimmers (the cleanliness of the place).

Although pools are cleaned with chlorine, this does not eliminate the immediate contamination.

How gastrointestinal problems are transmitted: As a result of swallowing water while swimming in dirty water, microbes that cause intestinal infections such as Bacilli Dysentery Parasite (giardia) as well as Rota Viruses and Erychia coli can be transmitted

To protect those around you from this type of contamination, do not use pools when your intestines are disturbed and do not make other swimmers sick. Do not swallow water, especially when you are in the pool!

External ear canal infection occurs by spending too much time in water, regardless of water. Water and bacteria entering the ear cause infection. Protective ear drops are often ineffective. If you have ear ache, be sure to consult Dr. Apply to an ENT specialist.

It is known that bacteria called legionella cause pneumonia caused by air conditioning. In addition, baths are a disease that can occur when excessively humid air is inhaled during hot water baths.

Skin rashes can also be caused by pseudomonas, which also grows in hot water. In hot water pools, chlorine disappears quickly. This allows bacteria to multiply. For this reason, those who use hot baths should clean their bodies and swimsuits with soap afterwards.

Some algae living in the seas can also be harmful in the same way. These can cause skin rash and lung problems.

Do not enter water that appears cloudy and foamy.

Rashes occurring in swimmers: Although these are actually clean waters; It is a reaction caused by small aquatic creatures in shallow and stagnant areas of water. As soon as you get out of the water, you must dry your body and get rid of the residue left by the water.

Especially in lakes and rivers, there are parasites transmitted through the urine of animals that use these waters. These tiny parasites can enter through small wounds in the mouth and eyes. They can cause diarrhea, eye redness, headache, fever and even jaundice due to liver damage.

They can increase during warm seasons due to pollution from rains and floods.

Viruses can also reproduce on warm, turbid shorelines. If you have a wound on your body or a new tattoo, especially if your immunity is low; You must be very careful. The virus entering your skin from here can cause inflamed wounds.

Eye infection called Conjunctivitis may occur in pools that are not very clean. The eye becomes red, swollen, and there may be a yellowish eye discharge.

The chemicals used in pools can cause similar reactions, although they are milder.

In short; If you have an intestinal problem or a wound on your body, do not enter the water.

If the water is cloudy, discolored, foamy, or smells too much of chemicals, do not enter that water.

Be sure to take a shower when entering and exiting to protect yourself from diseases. Stay Healthy.

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Cüneyt Tuğrul MD General Surgeon