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Can Holding One's Breath While Lifting Weights Cause Brain Damage?
Question: Can holding one's breath while lifting weights cause brain damage? There was 4-5 week period where I lifted weight 5 times a week. I held my breath while doing this for each set lasting about 30 - 40 seconds. In between sets I would rest about 1 minute. It gave me headaches a couple of hours after I left the gym. I had an mri scan 5 months later and it was clear.
Brief Answer:
no
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Hypoxic damage to brain occurs only when the blood supply is hampered for minutes to hours and not for seconds.
Regards
Dr Neeraj
no
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Hypoxic damage to brain occurs only when the blood supply is hampered for minutes to hours and not for seconds.
Regards
Dr Neeraj
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