The handset does a disabled child

Children who are too often use mobile phones and play video games more than others to suffer from pain in the fingers and diseases of the spine. This experts warn.

Professor Yusuf Yazikov Hospital of diseases of the joints in New York and colleagues found that conducting for several hours a day playing video games and mobile phones much more often than other students their peers complain about the strong joint pain .

"Our research shows the negative impact of computer games and mobile phones on the joints of children - said Dr. Yazikov. - It raises questions about the overall impact of modern technology on the future life of the child. It all starts with pain in the fingers, but in the future the possibility of more severe complications."

Arthralgia s children arises in connection with the intensive work with a mobile phone keypad buttons or joysticks game console, which is a long wrist extension. In turn, this leads to disruption of blood supply to the brushes, compressed nerves and the top of inflammatory processes. Often, the inflammation becomes chronic.

But the fascination with computer games is often the cause of other disorders, such as spinal surgery . Children hours actually staying in one position without changing it, which leads to the development of pathological processes in the back. In young gamers will soon appear unpleasant sensations in the spine, which can lead to permanent and severe pain.

Experts strongly advise parents to limit the time that children spend on computers and mobile phones. It is important that students spend more time in the fresh air, exercise and active games.

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