Modern-day "Technology is causing health problems among young people."

A new type of disease has recently emerged that dominates our time. The main reason for this is the excessive use of mobile phones.
According to Mirror, the 21st century raises some very recent health problems, but what are you ... and do you have one?

The most prevalent health problems of the 21st century.

Neck pain caused by writing texts
Tilting the head while scrolling on mobile apps like Instagram, Facebook, etc., can put pressure of 60 pounds on the neck, according to spine surgeons.
Prolonged use can lead to inflammation of the muscles, a condition that has become known as the "neck of the text."

Australian researchers have found that behavior causes some of us to develop additional bone masses at the base of our skulls.
Experts recommend trying to look at the phone at eye level, while the NHS site contains exercises that address this situation, such as "gently stretching your neck up and then re-touching it with your chin."

Gaming disorder
With billions of games that have swept the world like Fortnite and Babje, the World Health Organization has recently classified gaming disorder as an official mental health problem because it has given users priority to video games over their other daily activities.
Symptoms include lack of sleep and neglect of social life which can affect up to 10% of players.
NHS has launched a specialized treatment center for players aged 13 to 25, called the Internet Disorders and Gaming Center to advise on gaming addiction.

Nomophobia
Fearophobia has been termed “Nomophobia” in this year's Cambridge Dictionary. It refers to the concern caused by the inability to use a mobile phone.
A YouGov survey found that 53% of phone users are worried about losing their phones, and in extreme conditions can cause panic attacks.
However, a study in the Journal of Social Psychology found that limiting the use of Facebook and Instagram to 10 minutes a day over time may actually reduce symptoms.

Thumbscreen smartphone
A survey found that 43% of smartphone users suffered from thumb pain due to the use of their devices.All this frequent motor activity we use when beating or typing on our phones can cause numbness as well as pain, cramping in the fingers, wrist and forearm.
This can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome where nerves are compressed, or an inflammation known as tendonitis.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons also warns against a portable elbow - because the arm is too long to bend while using mobile phones, which can lead to cube tunnel syndrome, making tasks such as opening jars difficult.
To minimize damage, you should regularly switch hands and send unsolicited voice messages with long messages.

Control sores
These sores involve those developing by those who play games for many hours.
Dermatologists advise you not to play excessively, especially if your hands are prone to sweating.

Researchers at Leeds General Infirmary also identified an injury they called “Wii knee” due to bending while playing sports on keyboards - so take regular breaks to avoid stress.

Selfie disease
Can't you stop posting selfies? You may have a mental illness, a condition identified by researchers at the University of Nottingham Trent, where researchers found that those who had a mandatory need for publication were often lacking in self-confidence.
Addicted people are people who have an uncontrollable desire to take pictures of themselves and post them on social media more than six times a day.


This obsession can be fatal, according to a study published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care in India that between October 2011 and November 2017. At least 259 people died in self-portraits.