Diseases caused by Computer

Adil Mehmood Mcs 2n 4/25/2014

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

• Are you somebody who is glued to desktop for 6 to 7 hours on a daily basis because of your professional demands and often complain of mild to moderate dry or watery eyes? You probably have computer vision syndrome. This means that you are suffering from increasing evaporation of tears, blurred vision, double vision, dry, red eyes, eye irritation, headaches and neck or back pain.

• Research presented by the American Optometric Association indicates that ‘more than seventy per cent of users that work on a computer monitor (which is over 140 million) experience computer vision syndrome (CVS) or eye fatigue.’

• Even though, gradual onset of watering of the eyes is not a cause for concern; but if faced perpetually, do try and cut the glare, rearrange your desk, give your eyes a break or tweak your computer settings. However, it is always advisable to visit your eye doctor regularly for an examination if your eye strain is constant

Sleep disorders

• Too much of artificial light from TV and computer screen might affect melatonin production by throwing away circadian rhythms, preventing deep and restorative sleep. According to a research conducted in the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, intensive use of cell phones and computers can be linked to an increase in stress, sleep disorders and depressive symptoms in young adults. Some of the more specific findings from the research were:

• Heavy cell phone use showed an increase in sleep disorders in men and an increase in depressive symptoms in both men and women.

• Men who use computers intensively were more likely to develop sleeping problems.

• Regular, late night computer use, without any frequent breaks was associated with sleep disorders, stress and depressive symptoms in both men and women.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Often shrugged off as a slight cramp, a muscle pull, or a muscle spasm, carpel tunnel syndrome is a serious nerve disorder condition, depending upon the intensity, which occurs at the wrist leading to pain, sensory changes and loss of function within the hand. Numbness in the fingers (especially thumb, index and middle finger), burning, tingling sensation in the palm, pain radiating in upward direction of the hand, tightening of joints and fingers and poor grip while holding objects are a few lethal symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome.

• A few preventive measures are:

• Use minimum force while performing your gadget-linked tasks.• Take regular breaks and stretch your wrists.• Keep the keyboard at elbow height or slightly lower.• Try and take adequate rest from computer at frequent intervals.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

• In 2003, Wired magazine ran a report on the risk of deep vein thrombosis after a 32-year-old man who had been at his computer for hours suffered a massive blood clot that caused him to black out. Hence, researchers have timE and again warned computer users to get up, move around and avoid limiting long hours of immobility while using computer.

• It’s time you realised how technology and gadgets though making our lives simpler are also affecting our health in some ways. Don’t let them take over your life and damage your physical health in the long run.

Musculoskeletal problems&

Repetitive stress injury

• Muscle soreness and muscle fatigue are the most common complaints of regular computer users. Back pain, chest pain, pain or numbness in arms, shoulder and feet top the list. These types of problems mainly occur because your posture while using the computer is not correct. Either you are sitting on an uncomfortable chair or your workstation is not supportive of correct posture. Read more about causes of muscle pain.

• Pain in the neck, shoulder, or anywhere from the shoulder to fingers may indicate repetitive stress injury. When you use your muscles in an awkward position, you may experience stiffness, pain or swelling in that area. For example, twisting the wrist to use the mouse or specific typing technique that causes stretching of fingers or pressure on the wrist can turn really painful. One of the disorders that affect the fingers and wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome.

Obesity&

Stress disorders• Studies have shown that prolonged use of computers,

especially in children, is the major contributing factor of sedentary lifestyle and childhood obesity. Read more about the reason why childhood obesity is on the rise.

• Technology has a huge impact on our behaviour and emotions. Prolonged computer use along with other factors like poor health, work pressure and job environment can make you susceptible to stress. Moreover, the longer you uphold the stress, the more susceptible you become to other health issues mentioned above. It can also lead to loss of concentration, dizziness and weariness.

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