Question 1

on statin, family history heart disease. 71, tennis singles, dbls, work out at y. exercising for yrs., feel great. too much? chance of sudden attack?

Accepted Answer

Keep exercising!: If you're feeling well keep exercising. That's going to be beneficial for your overall cardiovascular health.

Question 2

gallblader ultrasound shows enlargement, stones.  last wk. attack with fever for a day. appt. w/surgeon thurs.  can i take chance to play tennis game?

Accepted Answer

Sure: You're activity level should be as tolerated by pain and discomfort. Exercise generally has no relation at all to gallbladder problems. Hit 'em well!

Question 3

what can a tennis and cricket player do to avoid injuries?

Accepted Answer

Several Things: The upper extremity is subject to repetitive microtrauma with racquet sports. The appropriate form and equipment is a good place to start.  Maintaining a good core keeps your base stable and puts your upper body in the right position. Upper extremity strengthening must include the scapula (shoulder blade) because it supports the entire extremity. Work with a tennis coach/trainer.

Question 4

what a dose of spirulina powder or capsule for a 8+ year old child .child is a lawn tennis  player.

Accepted Answer

Spirulina: There is no research that spirulina is safe for individuals 18 years and younger. If doctor agrees it is safe doseage would be 3-5 tablets per day for child under 12 years.

Question 5

im a tennis player w/bone spurs please help?

Accepted Answer

Where: Have you seen someone for this in the past and been diagnosed with bone spurs and where? This would be helpful is giving you suggestions.

Question 6

hi i am a tennis player and i haven't had my periods in a while is this a cause for concern and is this unhealthy? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Periods: I doubt this is related to your tennis.
Please see your Gynecologist as soon as you can.

Question 7

what would cause developing tennis elbow quite suddenly (not a tennis player). would you know of any home remedies that may help? thank you :)

Accepted Answer

See eetails: This is a repetitive strain injury and only rarely is related to tennis. Get a tennis elbow band at the drugstore and wear it. Google exercises for tennis elbow and do them

Question 8

my daughter 19wf was diagnosed with vsd as a child. we were told the hole was small but it never closed. she is a competitive tennis player. should we worry? how often should we follow up with cardiologist? we were told no more than once in 3-4 yrs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it is truly still open in a 19 yo I would want to have it closed.A small one might not stress the heart, but any such communication between the right/left side circulation can be a problem at some point in life. Closure with an an umbrella like device through a catheter may be a simple solution. The only way to know if it is still open would be thru proper testing.

Question 9

i have symptoms of tennis elbow, and i am a high school baseball player. should i see a specialist, and should i stop throwing until then?

Accepted Answer

Yes on both: yes, tennis elbow is a tendinitis. The concern is whether you are getting Little League elbow.this is a problem with baseball pictures made classic by Sandy Koufax.you need to see your physician to make sure there is a clear diagnosis. I would stop pitching until everything is clear.

Question 10

13 year old daughter plays cricket and is a national tennis player. she has had pain in her shoulder since jan and has not bowled/served since. help!

Accepted Answer

Missing info: Has she been evaluated by her physician &amp;/or a sports physician. Without the results of such an evaluation and or imaging studies of her shoulder little can be offered. Rehabilitation or surgery may be indicated.

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On statin, family history heart disease. 71, tennis singles, dbls, work out at y. exercising for yrs., feel great. too much? chance of sudden attack?

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Gallblader ultrasound shows enlargement, stones. last wk. attack with fever for a day. appt. w/surgeon thurs. can i take chance to play tennis game?

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What can a tennis and cricket player do to avoid injuries?

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What a dose of spirulina powder or capsule for a 8+ year old child .child is a lawn tennis player.

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Im a tennis player w/bone spurs please help?

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Hi i am a tennis player and i haven't had my periods in a while is this a cause for concern and is this unhealthy? thanks!

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What would cause developing tennis elbow quite suddenly (not a tennis player). would you know of any home remedies that may help? thank you :)

A member asked:

My daughter 19wf was diagnosed with vsd as a child. we were told the hole was small but it never closed. she is a competitive tennis player. should we worry? how often should we follow up with cardiologist? we were told no more than once in 3-4 yrs?

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I have symptoms of tennis elbow, and i am a high school baseball player. should i see a specialist, and should i stop throwing until then?

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13 year old daughter plays cricket and is a national tennis player. she has had pain in her shoulder since jan and has not bowled/served since. help!

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