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How do you prevent stress fractures?
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Make training adjustments gradually. Be careful when changing surfaces. Check your equipment. Check your form. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Use caution when transitioning from off season to peak-season. Cross-train. Take breaks during vacation.
Can stress lead to mental illness?
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Cortisol affects levels of another brain chemical called dopamine. Changes in dopamine levels are seen in schizophrenia, depression, and other mental disorders.
How do you diagnose a stress fracture?
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X-rays. Stress fractures often aren't apparent on regular X-rays taken shortly after your pain begins. Bone scan. A few hours before a bone scan, you'll receive a small dose of radioactive material through an intravenous line. Magnetic resonance imaging.