saraha Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 My 9 yo dd played her first full court basketball game tonight. She plays 6 minutes at a time with a 2 minute break in between and a 20 minute break at half time. It is a rec league and not super competitive. We had noticed at practice that she was getting red in the face, but not really sweating even though she said she was hot. Tonight, she got very red in the face and said she felt like her throat was clogged up and it was a little hard to breathe. Of course she didn't tell us this until after the game, and except for the red face, we didn't notice anything on the court while she played. She was not sweaty at all, even though the some of the other kids were. Any idea what this could be, and should I be scheduling a Dr apt for first thing tomorrow, or wait and see? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Any wheezing? I would wonder about exercise induced asthma. Is she very fair skinned? Fair skinned people can get very red in the face with exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm assuming that it is new? Otherwise, there are some people (me) who get very red when they exercise. I used to be beet red at the height of being in shape as a college athlete. If it's new, I don't know. Could she be getting a cold? If there is no congestion now that the game is over, I would take her to the doctor. If she has the beginning of a cold, that might explain all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 She is fair skinned, blond hair,.blue eyes This is the first time she has competed in a "strenuous" sport, so I can't tell if it is new. Would the red face be connected to not sweating? I've never noticed the amount my kids sweat before, so it may not be an issue, just a detail I was noticing along with the redness and the comment about not being able to breath easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The curse of the fair-skinned...I get very red when exercising, even when extremely fit. It does concern me that she stated it was hard to breathe, but it is likely just that she is unaccustomed to exercise. My advice is to listen to your "mom instinct:" If her symptoms concerned you at the time, then either watch her closely at practice (if possible) and/or take her in to the doc. If she was wheezing and coughing, definitely take her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Youngest DS gets very red faced when he exerts himself. Oldest DS used to, but he seems to have outgrown the worst of it. DH said he did too when he was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thank you guys. I was more concerned with the red face/not sweating but it seems I should keep a closer eye on the winded vs troubled breathing. I appreciate everyones suggestions because I am sure my ped thinks I am a hypochondriac parent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 She also needs to remember to breathe. She may be running and not breathing properly. Maybe some light running training to conditioner her. Was she able to run for 5 or 6 minutes yesterday? I'm with Jean on keeping an eye out for the exercise asthma as well. One of mine gets very red when exercising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Was she dehydrated? If she wasn't drinking enough liquids she can have all of those symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Over the course of the game she drank a whole bottle of Gatorade, not that you need Gatorade for a rec basketball game, but the church sells them as a fundraiser for the league, so we buy one for her every week. She is complaining about stuffy nose, etc today, so we decided to wait and see what happens at next week's game. I have seasonal asthma, so not ruling that out either, which is funny, because the thing that worried me most seems to be the thing that isn't a problem. Which is good, but makes me glad I asked on here before taking her to the ped and sounding like a dummy. I am also going to talk to her about how she breathes when she runs. Full court basketball is new for her this year and she may just be holding her breath or something too. Thanks so much for all of your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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