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Is It Safe To Excersise Afetr High Fever And High Platelet Count?
Question: had been suffering from viral fever between April 18-April 20,2014. The symptoms were high fever (102 to 104 degrees) accompanied by upper body pain.The fever subsided after April 20 and my platelet count also began rising (i took one Dolo 650 paracetamol every 4 hrs). I got my blood tested for dengue and malaria, both of which proved negative. I've been resting at home since April 21 and am generally fine. Today,I lifted weights after 10 days and got very tired. As a result,I was feeling unwell at office and rushed home. I have no fever and am generally feeling fine but I was wondering if it will be alright for me to do a little light exercise (light weights). I also start my vacation on April 30,hence,I'm wondering if it will be alright for me to travel. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Stop weight lifting, mild cardio is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I know you want t try and stick to your routine and not loose your habits. But when you are sick and getting over an infection, the last thing you want to do is strain and damage your muscles furthur... which is what lifting weights is all about.
I'm not even joking, weight lifting is all about causing microfractures in the cell membranes of the muscle. When the muscles heal they end up bigger, hence the bulking up.... In this case though its a bad idea.
Try and do some light cardio every day, even when you are on vacation and you will be much better served. PLus drink plenty of fluids so the muscles can surround themselves in inflammatory precursors and heal faster.
Make sense? I hope this helps, feel free to follow up.
Vinay
Stop weight lifting, mild cardio is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I know you want t try and stick to your routine and not loose your habits. But when you are sick and getting over an infection, the last thing you want to do is strain and damage your muscles furthur... which is what lifting weights is all about.
I'm not even joking, weight lifting is all about causing microfractures in the cell membranes of the muscle. When the muscles heal they end up bigger, hence the bulking up.... In this case though its a bad idea.
Try and do some light cardio every day, even when you are on vacation and you will be much better served. PLus drink plenty of fluids so the muscles can surround themselves in inflammatory precursors and heal faster.
Make sense? I hope this helps, feel free to follow up.
Vinay
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Doctor. I agree,this makes a lot of sense.
Would swimming be alright? I'll be staying at a beach resort in Goa while on vacation and they've got a pool there. I'd like to swim a little if that's ok.
Regards,
XXXX
Would swimming be alright? I'll be staying at a beach resort in Goa while on vacation and they've got a pool there. I'd like to swim a little if that's ok.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Best idea ever, just stay hydrated
Detailed Answer:
Hi, swimming is one of the best things you can do to help your muscles heal up. Just don't overdo it (it's easy to forget how hard you are working your muscles when you are in the pool). I know it's counter-intuitive but people tend to dehydrate when they swim, so keep drinking water and have fun in Goa!
Vin
Best idea ever, just stay hydrated
Detailed Answer:
Hi, swimming is one of the best things you can do to help your muscles heal up. Just don't overdo it (it's easy to forget how hard you are working your muscles when you are in the pool). I know it's counter-intuitive but people tend to dehydrate when they swim, so keep drinking water and have fun in Goa!
Vin
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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