Learn about the health risks of excessive cell phone use

Nowadays it is very common to see people always searching and typing on their cell phones. However, this is not taken into account This activity can be dangerous to health, as it leads to negative consequences on the physical and mental level.

Pilot University of Colombia explains some of the issues you can have with your health if you don’t limit its use.

Neck retraction syndrome

Known as ‘tex neck’ or text neck, this disorder derives from the poor posture the neck takes due to constant mobile use.

The effects it can cause on health are: neck stiffness, shoulder pain and headache (headache). Likewise, it can lead to muscle cramps, dizziness, changes in the alignment of the vertebrae, and inflammation and pain on the sides of the joints.

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carpal tunnel syndrome

This disease results from excessive pressure on one of the wrist nerves, affecting sensitivity in different parts of the hand. It is caused by repetitive hand or wrist movements and poor grip. Another very common injury occurs in the tendons of the hands, especially in the thumb.

Some of the symptoms are: numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers.

Weight gain in young adults and children

In a study, the World Health Organization determined that obesity cases in young adults and children have increased in recent years. Due to lack of physical activity due to cell phone use. In addition, they showed that adolescents between the ages of 13 and 15 often had weight problems.

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Chronic eye disorders

Mobile phones have a backlit screen that gradually destroys the retina. This can cause: dehydration, blurred vision, photophobia or sensitivity to light, and headaches. The damage is usually greater when viewing the screen in the dark or for several hours at a time.

Increased stress

By always being aware of mobile phone notifications produces an increase in nervous system irritation, Generating anxiety, lack of attention and increased stress.

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insomnia

Some people tend to use their mobile phones when they go to bed. However, this causes a decrease in the quality of sleep and insomnia, as the brightness of the screen activates several receptors They make the brain think that it is still day and that it can stay awake longer.

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