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I'm 21 years old and I'm a pretty fit guy (not overweight or anything). A lot of times, say when I go to play a full court basketball game (or anything incorporating fast and hard boosts of speed), I get VERY overheated really quickly. So much so that I sometimes see little blobs of color appear and disappear in the corners of my eyes. Does anyone know what causes this? It's weird because when I play with bigger guys (more overwieght) than me, they don't tire out nearly as fast as me. Granted I don't incorporate a lot of physical activity into my life (maybe playing fast-pased basketball a few times a year) but the spots and stuff seem weird. Thanks for the help.

Answer 1

It would be a lack of stamina (aerobic fitness). As you said you don't do that much physically and your body isn't used to going so hard for so long. You could be straining your heart and lungs. Suggest if you don't want to do yourself an injury, you work on your cardio fitness before you play again.

Answer 2

I would say do more cardio excersizes, such as running on the treadmill maybe about 20 mins a day or start out slowly by doing only 10 mins. And also drink a lot of water in your diet. Make sure you drink atleast 4-7 glasses of water every day. Avoid caffeine because it can dehydrate you. Lift weights too, it will raise your muscular endurance. If all of this doesnt help and you still get tired easily, then i recommend talking to your doctor about this because it can be serious. I hope i helped.

Answer 3

See the Doc.

In the past I competed in powerlifting and used to experience little flashes of light (stars) flashing in front of my eyes sometimes immediately after a very heavy lift of several hundred pounds. At first I thought that something was wrong until I learned that other lifters sometimes experienced the same thing.

However, I have never heard an athlete describe what you just described. You should talk to a doctor about it.

Answer 4

It sounds like a slight glucose reaction (maybe not diabetes, but a reaction none the less). Check with a doctor.

It could also be a symptom of high blood pressure. Vision problems can occur from the increased pressure on the eye blood vessels during exercise.

Answer 5

Nothing to do with being over weight. It is about getting light headed. You need to warm up properly. I used to get the same. Because jumping around is crazy with out letting your blood start pumping first. If you are standing there and suddenly you start sprinting. Blood is forced rush as quick as possible to your muscles and away from your brain. Causing blotches
It is also bit of vertigo. Your brain also can get confused when you jump up fighting to get a rebound, you lose concentration of where you are. and your brain needs to realign. Trying to figure out which way is up which ways down etc. it can cause dizeness.
Warm up. light jog, few sprints, touch the board or ring a few times.

Answer 6

u should go see a doctor about that... and maybe drink water when u feel over heated... or maybe its because ur just not used to it... either way the best thing right now would be to go see a doctor

Answer 7

Go see a doctor but also this could be a sign of dehydation. Drink your water.

Answer 8

You should go to a Dr about that. It can be a bad sign, and just about anything. Get yourself checked out.

Answer 9

Definitely see your doctor. I'm no doctor or health care professional of anykind, but my first thought was blood sugar level.

Answer 10

You maybe in the early stages of diabetes, you need to consult your doctor.