Hitherto unknown effect of nitrogen narcosis

Listen to this article Anyone who has had the opportunity to dive knows more or less about nitrogen narcosis and its effect on the body and behaviour of the diver underwater. If we fall victim to it, the consequences can be very serious. Caution: the content presented here may cause uncontrolled abdominal and facial twitching.

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: June 1, 2011 - 10:56

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 07:28

Hitherto unknown effect of nitrogen narcosis

Listen to this article

Anyone who has had the opportunity to dive knows more or less about nitrogen narcosis and its effect on the body and behaviour of the diver underwater. If we fall victim to it, the consequences can be very serious. Caution: the content presented here may cause uncontrolled abdominal and facial twitching.

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How many times have we heard the story of someone who swam after a pink fish with green dots, or spat out a vending machine and decided to propose to a mermaid? In addition to these typical symptoms, there are also special cases that escape cognition. Science knows little about them, but it is said that the few affected by this rare condition suffer from motor disorders and an unusually high sense of rhythm. To make you aware of the dangers of this condition and how to recognise the symptoms, we invite you to watch the video below:

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About author

Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.