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What Causes Exhaustion After Physical Exertion?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Feb 2014
Question: my son, who is a very active rower in a University top rowing boat complains that he lately feels exhausted after their daily training sessions and noticed that sometimes dark brown spots will appear above his eyes. Could this indicate a lack of iron? Or a vitamin deficiency, since the northern UK town where he lives doesn't get a lot of sun?
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Yes, he could be defecient Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Yes, the symptom he gets after exhaustion could be related to deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Giving him supplements is a better option. Also do consider to improve his energy intake and suggest him to consume good amount of water and energy drinks during the strenuous physical activity. If the above methods fail then you may have to get blood investigations including estimation of Vit B 12, Vit D3 and Iron to done to know the severity of the deficiencies. Wish you good health. Regards,
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What Causes Exhaustion After Physical Exertion?

Brief Answer: Yes, he could be defecient Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Yes, the symptom he gets after exhaustion could be related to deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Giving him supplements is a better option. Also do consider to improve his energy intake and suggest him to consume good amount of water and energy drinks during the strenuous physical activity. If the above methods fail then you may have to get blood investigations including estimation of Vit B 12, Vit D3 and Iron to done to know the severity of the deficiencies. Wish you good health. Regards,