optional (required for Project Dive Exploration), single

symptoms=yes | no
Setting the attribute indicates whether any DCS symptoms at all did occur. If not (attribute set to no), it is not necessary to place a <notes> element inside <anysymptoms>. Basically, <notes> is allowed to enable the user to write a comment. In case symptoms did occur (attribute set to yes), the <notes> element must appear inside <anysymptoms> with a description of the DCS symptoms.

<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 the description of the symptoms.

<dive>

<notes>

<dive>, <equipmentmalfunction>, <exercisebeforedive>, <exposuretoaltitude>, <medicationbeforedive>, <notes>, <alcoholbeforedive>, <problems>, <stateofrestbeforedive>, <thermalcomfort>, <workload>

(see also <dive>)

<!-- no DCS symptoms during or after dive -->
<anysymptoms symptoms="no"></anysymptoms>
                

<!-- no DCS symptoms during or after dive, but a comment is given -->
<anysymptoms symptoms="no">
    <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 symptoms="yes">
    <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 symptoms="yes">
    <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>