<anysymptoms> puts into brackets possible symptoms of the decompression sickness (DCS) which did occur during or after the dive. For this, <notes> is used for description of the symptoms.
<notes>
<alcoholbeforedive>, <dive>, <equipmentmalfunction>, <exercisebeforedive>, <exposuretoaltitude>, <informationbeforedive>, <medicationbeforedive>, <notes>, <problems>, <stateofrestbeforedive>, <thermalcomfort>, <workload>
(see also <dive>)
<!-- no DCS symptoms during or after dive --> <anysymptoms> <notes> <para> none </para> </notes> </anysymptoms>
<!-- no DCS symptoms during or after dive, but a comment is given --> <anysymptoms> <notes> <para> The divecomputer gives a warning concerning a too rapid ascent. Additionally, the mandatory three minutes stop at a depth of three meters was skipped. But no DCS symptoms - luckily...??? </para> </notes> </anysymptoms>
<!-- DCS symptoms did occur - simple description via text --> <anysymptoms> <notes> <para> About one hour after finishing the dive some itching occurs at arms and back, the areas are coloured reddish. </para> </notes> </anysymptoms>
<!-- DCS symptoms did occur - extensive description with additional pictures --> <anysymptoms> <notes> <para> About one hour after finishing the dive some itching occurs at arms and back, the areas are coloured reddish. The following picture was taken about 70 min after the dive: </para> <link ref="reddish_skin_after_70min"/> <para> This picture was taken about two hours after the dive: </para> <link ref="reddish_skin_after_120min"/> </notes> </anysymptoms>