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Does Lifting Weights Stop Your Growth

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Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

Hello, Im 13 and i was wondering if i could start lifting weights. I play football and my coach said it is ok. Some people say it stunts your growth, and some people say it helps. I need as much... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Aashish Raghu MD

I keep reading that heavy weights can hurt your heart especially the aorta due to high blood pressure . I like weight lifting. Do you thing moderately heavy weights like 220lb of squat and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aashish Raghu ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Shruti Rijhwani MD

Can lifting weights while holding your breath lead to the development of a brain aneurysm? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shruti Rijhwani ( Rheumatologist)
Dr.  Klerida Shehu MD

Dr Klerida, If my barium test does indeed show a malroation, but without obstruction, could I still have abdominal pain? I notice when I exercise, and use weights that after, not during, I get abdominal ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Benard Shehu MD

I had angioplasty and stent placement on Nov. 14, 2014. I am a 59 year old man. I was lifting weights before the procedure. May I resume lifting weights? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)

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Dr. Hemavathi Mahadevan MD

Hello, I wanted to know if lifting weights stunts your growth at an early age, my son wants to start lifting with me, but I don t know if it will stunt his growth, his current... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hemavathi Mahadevan ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

i just want to know if weight lifting will stunt my growth since im 12. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Prakash Gupta MD

can get it to momentarily stop by pressing in on my in directions once or twice, but as soon as I exert again it comes write back. I test negative for the ulcer bacteria, does not hurt while I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash Gupta ( Radiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

right arm as well. He has had this swelling for 5-6 years since he began lifting weights. He does not ...My 25 year old son experiences swelling in his right arm for 3-4 days after lifting... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

I m a 43 year-old male who enjoys and has for several years lifting weights as a hobby and looking good. Just recently i was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Do i have to stop lifting... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)