Bengaluru Doctors Warn of Rising 'Text Neck' Cases Due to Increased Screen Time
‘Text neck’ epidemic loading: Continuous scrolling causing nerve damage, warn Bengaluru doctors
The Times Of India
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Bengaluru doctors report a surge in 'text neck' cases, a condition caused by prolonged screen use and poor posture. Patients, including teens, experience symptoms like neck pain and nerve damage. Treatment often involves physiotherapy and posture correction, but nomophobia hinders recovery.
- 01A 28-year-old patient required surgery due to severe 'text neck' symptoms, highlighting the condition's seriousness.
- 02Doctors are seeing 2-3 new 'text neck' patients daily, with increasing cases among younger demographics.
- 03Text neck symptoms include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and potential nerve involvement leading to arm weakness.
- 04Children are particularly at risk due to online classes and heavy backpacks, which can cause long-term musculoskeletal issues.
- 05Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, is a significant barrier to recovery, as it discourages patients from reducing screen time.
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Doctors in Bengaluru are observing an alarming increase in cases of 'text neck,' a repetitive strain injury resulting from excessive screen time and poor posture. A notable case involved a 28-year-old man whose condition escalated to a bulging cervical disc, necessitating complex surgery. Dr. Vijay Girish from Hosmat Hospitals reports that they now see 2-3 patients daily, with a shift in demographics as even teenagers are presenting symptoms. Text neck begins with neck pain and can progress to severe issues like nerve irritation and arm weakness. The condition is exacerbated in children due to online classes and heavy backpacks. Treatment typically includes physiotherapy and ergonomic adjustments, but many patients struggle with nomophobia, which prevents them from reducing screen time. Doctors recommend keeping phones at eye level and taking breaks every 20 minutes to alleviate symptoms.
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The rise in 'text neck' cases affects the overall health and productivity of individuals, particularly students and young professionals.
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