When ever i walk farther than 200m or something, i get a stich, but when i run i dont dont get one. I am a teenager who weighs just over 9 stone. I play rugby 5 times a week and go to the gym 2 times a week, so I am not unfit! I probably dont eat enough fruit and veg (who does) but am not too bad. I have a reasonably balanced diet and try not to have too much chocolate or sweets, but sometimes go mad. So why whenever i am walking (just normaly, like in town or something) do i get a tight feeling just below my rib-cage?
2006-10-13 23:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by azzls 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Stitches are caused by carbon dioxide not be expelled from the lungs. Breathe out more than you breathe in for a while that normally cures it. Well, it works for me. If that doesn't work maybe you have a problem and should see your doctor.
2006-10-13 23:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by katem1992 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few reasons why you get a stitch but breathing is the most likely. Next time you go for a walk try to find out which foot you breathe in on and try to change feet. I know it sounds crazy but it does work! I used run and got a stitch all the time but after changing which foot I breathed in on I didn't get one again
2006-10-14 19:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by xpatgary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main reason for getting a stitch (well for me anyway) is if i have eaten just before i go and do any exercise. However if you are saying that you can run and not get one I suggest you to to the docs and see what they have to say.
2006-10-13 23:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by kells 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stitch is a build up of lactic acid in muscle. Breathe more steadily and deeply when exercising and this will help get rid of it.
2006-10-14 05:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the way your walking, it could also mean 2 much salt in your diet, get ti checked out though, it could be that you havn't digested properly.
2006-10-13 23:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by greekmanuk81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very simple solution. doctor.
2006-10-13 23:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by fleur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋