What are the common illnesses among athletes?
Disease description:
My child is currently undergoing physical training, and there is quite a bit of pressure in daily life. I would like to ask, if he wants to become an athlete in the future, what are the common illnesses or health issues associated with athletes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Common illnesses among athletes mainly include the following categories:
1. Muscle injuries: Incorrect exercise posture or excessive physical activity may cause muscle strains or pain, affecting the athlete's performance.
2. Synovitis: Excessive physical activity can lead to inflammation of the joint synovium,表现为 joint swelling and pain; severe cases may require surgical treatment.
3. Tendon sheath inflammation: Often caused by chronic strain or trauma,表现为 joint pain and swelling; surgery may be required if drug treatment is ineffective.
4. Fractures: Bone damage caused by accidental impact or muscle pulling during exercise, resulting in severe pain and swelling.
Athletes should perform adequate warm-up exercises, engage in moderate physical activity, and pay attention to post-exercise recovery to reduce the occurrence of these common illnesses.
