51. Dr James Douglas. Medical advice for wild swimmers

Many people have started wild swimming during the pandemic as a way to de-stress and stay fit. Lifelong swimmer Dr James Douglas, a General Practitioner in the Scottish Highlands, has advice for new swimmers and those who have been doing it a long time. He describes two (thankfully rare) conditions that can affect outdoor swimmers, one of which is very like a stroke. Yet some doctors might be unaware of its existence.Check out our YouTube channel and website