Ocean Illness
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Viral infection gastrointestinal pain , mouth ulcers, headache
18:48 Jul 17 2017 San Onofre, San Diego County, California, United States of America
Description
After one day of surfing and swallowing a little bit of seawater Timothy became ill the next day and couldn't get out of bed for four days. We took him to the ER after day three and they said he had a bad viral infection and that it would probably go away but now two days later he still in bad shape has developed mouth ulcers and is having a hard time breathing and swallowing he's now back in the ER and they all have them on in IV giving him fluids and saying that he has a pretty nasty virus and bacterial infection.. probably from the ocean water. Test are pending but will update.Additional Data
| What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: | Vomiting,Diarrhea,Ear Infection,Cramps/Stomach Pain,Fever,Other |
| Did you see a doctor?: | Yes |
| If treated, what was the diagnosis and treatment?: | Virus. Unknown. At 1st ER visit 2days later. 3days later 2nd ER visit, severe viral infection, mouth sores continue. Severe cramping. Throat and tongue swollen. Put on IV and pain killers. Still in ER. Noted he swallowed some saltwater while surfing Uppers. |
| How long after you were in the water did your illness symptoms start?: | Next day |
| How many times have you been sick from the water at this beach?: | One |
| How long did your illness last?: | 1 Week |
| Will you allow Surfrider Foundation to contact you? If yes, please provide info below. This will not be shared publicly.: | Yes |
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