{"id":4526,"date":"2017-10-27T09:08:23","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T09:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1151"},"modified":"2023-04-20T05:54:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T05:54:26","slug":"why-are-smartphones-becoming-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/psychiatry\/why-are-smartphones-becoming-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are smartphones becoming a problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cNomophobia\u201d- the fear of being without your mobile device is now recognized as a serious issue. There are several health problems associated with Nomphobia<\/p>\n

1. Problems with wrist and fingers<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Cramped fingers
\n\u2022 Carpal tunnel syndrome
\n\u2022 Wrist pain
\n\u2022 Muscle pain
\n\u2022 Shoulder and arm pain<\/p>\n

2. Eyesight problems<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Damage to retina
\n\u2022 Macular degeneration
\n\u2022 Loss of central vision
\n\u2022 Floaters
\n\u2022 Dry eyes<\/p>\n

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3. Back problems<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Hunching over the phone causes back pain
\n\u2022 45% of young people (16 to 24) suffer from back pain due to phones
\n\u2022 Studies show that texting can add 50 pounds of pressure on spine<\/p>\n

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4. Nerve Damage<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Can cause occipital neuralgia
\n\u2022 Nerves that run from the top of the spinal cord up through the scalp become compressed or inflamed
\n\u2022 Causes symptoms similar to a severe headache or migraine<\/p>\n

5. Anxiety & Depression<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Due to anticipation of notifications or the lack thereof
\n\u2022 No physical human interaction
\n\u2022 Stress from online games
\n\u2022 Being on call 24\/7<\/p>\n

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6. Loss of social skills<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Studies show that addicted users find it difficult to interact socially
\n\u2022 They are withdrawn and uncommunicative
\n\u2022 Social settings make them uncomfortable
\n\u2022 In extreme cases, stepping out of the house becomes impossible<\/p>\n

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7. Obesity<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Constant phone usage limits time for other activities
\n\u2022 There is no physical activity
\n\u2022 Studies show that addicts tend to eat more
\n\u2022 Increases lethargy and productivity<\/p>\n

8. Other problems<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Noise induced hearing loss
\n\u2022 Radiation
\n\u2022 Burns due to overheated batteries
\n\u2022 Motor accidents due to using phones when driving
\n\u2022 Work accidents<\/p>\n

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