You have probably heard about diver's sickness, also known as decompression sickness. It results from divers being exposed to different pressures underwater. Ascending too quickly can lead to a rapid release of pressure after exposure to high pressures, such as those experienced at depth. The rapid change in pressure when ascending too quickly causes gases to build up in the body, causing pain and fatigue, and in bad cases even numbness, dizziness or breathing problems. As you can see, water pre