- Iron Deficiency Anemia and Abdominal Pain During Exercise in an Outpatient Sports Medicine Clinic -.
For middle and high school students and athletes who engage in sports, symptoms such as "I can't run for some reason," "I get tired easily," or "I get a stomach ache during exercise" are often dismissed as a lack of training or a feeling problem.
However,Behind this, there is a hidden abnormality in the “inside of the body.are not few.
At Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic,Medical problems caused by sports = sports medicineWe medically evaluate and support the causes of poor performance and poor health of athletes from the perspective of
1. iron deficiency anemia
- Iron deficiency behind "I can't run" and "I've lost endurance."
This is especially common in athletes who play endurance sports (track and field, soccer, swimming, etc.),iron-deficiency anemiaIt is.
Iron is a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells and is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. When this is deficient,Oxygen supply does not keep up during exercise, leading to fatigue, shortness of breath, and slow recoveryand other symptoms.
Why iron is deficient in sports:
- Microbleeding in the feet or intestines (running anemia)
- Iron loss due to sweating
- Insufficient intake (picky eater, diet)
- Increased demand for iron during growth (especially for girls)
■ Evaluation and response of this clinic:
- Blood test.Ferritin, hemoglobin, iron, TIBC, etc.Measurement of
- Evaluation based on symptoms and test results, including "anemia" and "hidden iron deficiency (low ferritin only)".
- Dietary guidance (foods high in iron and vitamin C) + as neededOral iron tablets or injectionsWe will do the following
Female athletes in particular are prone to iron deficiency due to the double whammy of "menstruation" and "sports,Iron deficiency has a significant impact on athletic performanceTherefore, early detection and ongoing management are important.
2. abdominal pain during exercise (side stitch)
- What is it about "running makes my stomach hurt"? -John
During exercise.Sharp pain in the armpit to lower abdomenSo-called "side stitching" is especially common among middle and high school runners and club members.
Although the definite causes are still in the research phase, the following factors are thought to be involved
Possible factors:
- Lack of blood flow or spasm of the diaphragm
- Mesenteric traction due to digestive tremor
- Exercise immediately after eating
- Exercise with shallow breathing and tension
■ Response at this clinic:
- Careful interview about the time of day when pain occurs, diet, sleep, and physical condition prior to exercise.
- Abdominal echo and blood tests to exclude other diseases (gastroenteritis, liver disease, etc.)
- Guidance on breathing training and core stabilization training as needed
In addition, the dailyPostural imbalances and weak core musclesmay also increase the shaking of the abdominal organs,Exercise therapy in conjunction with sports orthopedics.In many cases, there are cases where
Other major symptoms seen in sports medicine
- orthostatic dysregulation: Dizziness on standing and inability to get up in the morning (common in adolescence)
- Undernutrition/REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome): mismatch between intake and consumption, menstrual stoppage and fatigue accumulation.
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies (iron, zinc, vitamin D, etc.)
- Hyperventilation syndrome/anxiety-induced performance loss
These are all "hard-to-see" ailments, but they are major hurdles for athletes to continue competing.
The sports medicine department of the Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic is unique.
- Interview, physical examination, and blood test by physician
- Assessment of iron deficiency and nutritional balance (orthomolecular blood collection also available)
- as necessarySupplementation, injection therapy, exercise therapy, lifestyle guidanceTotal implementation of
- Wide range of students from elementary and junior high school students to adult athletes
We carefully assess "why performance is not good" from a medical point of view and provide support for the athlete, family members, and coaches.
Summary
It is not only muscle strength and technique that support sports performance.True conditioning is possible only when the body = nutrition, hormones, and internal organs are in good condition.will be.
I'm practicing hard, but I'm not getting results."
I'm kind of heavy, I get tired easily."
Repeated stomach pains prevented me from running as fast as I could."
If this is the case, we encourage you to evaluate the situation from a sports medicine perspective.
At Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic,“Preventing injuries and improving athletic performance by conditioning the ”inside of the bodyWe provide medical care.