i am 13 going on 14 next month. and i play soccer and all these sports and get enough rest and stuff. but in the last year i have felt continuous harsh pain in my knees, ankles, legs, and feet whenever i run walk or stand. and when i stand for long periods of time (15 minutes or higher)i get really dizzy and almost fall over unless i sit down. does any one kno what is wrong with me?
it also effects my performance in soccer, i could play every position possible but now i can hardly run because of all the pain.
2006-09-23 15:23:48 · 4 answers · asked by carcrash1992 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Have you been evaluated by a doctor? It could be growing pains, but it could be something more also. When I was 13, I played a lot of sports, esp. basketball. I ended up having avascular necrosis in my knee, which caused extreme pain to the point that I couldn't stand to put weight on it. I had to wear a special brace for a while, until it healed and the pain stopped. Avascular necrosis isn't very common in young ppl, but it can happen. Talk to your dr. Get a few xrays, just to make sure things are ok. And have them check your blood pressure. If you're getting dizzy, make sure you tell them that also. That may be a sign of something else.
2006-09-23 23:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by kinndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many athletes your age get "growing pains" - the bones are often growing quicker than the muscles, ligaments, and tendons and that stretching effect causes the pain in joints. It shouldn't cause dizziness unless you are taking a pain medication while you are playing soccer. You may also be low on iron, which would cause the lightheaded feeling. Female athletes need more iron, so you may need a supplement. I would discuss all of these symptoms with your family physician.
2006-09-23 22:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you wearing supposrtive enough shoes? i'd go see a doctor - it sounds like you're losing muscle tone/mass or developing tendonitis. hope a doc can help you get better!
2006-09-23 22:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by moondancer629 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your doctor to evaluate you for achiles tendinitis, physical therapy is the mainstay of treatment, good luck
2006-09-23 22:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋