As technology advances, smart devices such as mobile phones, tablets and computers make our lives easier. We spend at least 8 - 9 hours a day with technological devices, including looking at our phones when we wake up, working in front of the computer for hours, and spending time on social media in the evenings.
MOBILE PHONES MAKE SICK
These devices, which we have at our disposal all day long, While it makes our lives easier, it also affects our health. The cause of pain and discomfort, especially in the hand, wrist and elbow area, is the frequent use of smart devices. As a result of frequent use of mobile phones, hand pain, inflammation and cyst formation at the base of the first finger are observed. On the other hand, carpal tunnel and nerve compression, which were previously seen in people who knitted or squeezed very hard cloth, are becoming more common and are also seen in younger people. Mobile phones, excessive use of fingers, repetitive movements and excessive force applied are among the biggest actors of trigger finger disease, which causes fingers to lock.
TIME RESTRICTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Diseases such as cervical disc herniation and hunchback due to frequent use of young people. The age at which it occurs is gradually decreasing. Keeping the head tilted downwards while using the phone or tablet causes constant pressure from the weight. This situation causes chronic pain and diseases to occur more frequently.
In order to avoid these diseases, which especially affect the young population, it is necessary to restrict the use of mobile phones and computers. Parents should be more careful about this issue and set a time limit for their children's phone use.
IT STARTS WITH PAIN
The first symptom of diseases caused by long-term use is pain and throbbing in the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders. In some cases, slight redness may occur on the hands and elbows. In people who use laptops or stationary computers, the pain occurs more in the elbow area. This pain is accompanied by complaints such as numbness and tingling. Pain that occurs should be taken into consideration and followed up. In case of persistent pain, a clear diagnosis should be made by examination by an orthopedic specialist.
HOW TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS?
Hand, elbow etc. e. Excessive load should not be placed on the shoulder area.
Mobile phones should not be used for more than three hours a day.
Hands, fingers and arms should be rested with short breaks.
In case of pain, cold application should be applied to the area
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