Ocean Illness
A Crowd-Sourced Collection of Self-Reported Beach Pollution SicknessesUnverified
Sick after surfing...
07:47 Aug 30 2018 Ditch Plains, Suffolk County, New York, 11954, USA
Description
After enjoying a nice, long day in the water I came down with a severe cough, cold, sore throat, and ear ache. It took about two days for symptoms to set in. I went to see a doctor, and i was diagnosed with a bacterial infection. Antibiotics worked, but one week later, I still have a nasty cough and am honestly afraid to get back in the water. A number of my other friends got sick, too! Nobody deserves to get sick after surfing.Additional Data
| What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: | Sinus Infection,Respiratory Illness,Fever |
| Did you see a doctor?: | Yes |
| If treated, what was the diagnosis and treatment?: | Bacterial Infection, 5 days on antibiotics |
| How long after you were in the water did your illness symptoms start?: | After 2 days |
| 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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