BEWARE OF COMPUTER RELATED DISODERS

Most of the jobs nowadays operate daily using computers. In workplaces across the country, employers and workers are striving for greater efficiency. In offices, management has looked to computer technology as a way to get more work done in less time and with fewer people.
Workers seat in front of the computers the whole day until sometimes they cannot feel their behinds. Mostly this is happening because many people have no choice but all they are trying to do is to bring bread home. It is pity that sitting like this in front of a computer for a long time have bad outcomes. Some people in the other hand will just sit behind their desktop not because the circumstances force them to or doing something important but only because they are so addicted to them. So this article is a warm warning to all the users of computers regardless of the reason behind the prolonged using of them.

First of all using a computer for a long time bring a lot of discomfort that as a result may turn out into something serious  impact on a body. For instance lets take a case of  being a type writer or using a the computer keyboard and mouse for a long time. This can cause sensation of painful condition of the hands and wrists,numbness and tingling in the hands, a situation called Carpal tunnel syndrome ( median neuritis). It is caused by pressure on the median nerve, which runs from the shoulder, down the arm, to the hand. In advanced cases, carpal tunnel syndrome can make the simplest chore or activity impossible, such as holding a frying pan, folding laundry or lifting an infant. This can go to an extend that the pain and other symptoms worsen at night or during sleep making a person to have sleepless nights.

Another situation is called Tenosynovitis. Unlike the tendons in the elbows, some are covered with a sheath. The tendons of the fingers, for example, are covered with a synovial sheath. The sheath is filled with a fluid that lubricates the tendon as it slides back and forth through the sheath. This fluid is called synovial fluid. When workers perform highly repetitive motions, too much fluid is produced in the sheath. The extra fluid builds up and the sheath becomes swollen and causes pain. Awkward posture, such as doing intensive keyboard work with the wrists bent backward, is also an important risk factor.

Tilting the head backward causes a pain in the neck and shoulders. This commonly happens when the monitor is too high. When seated at the computer, the top of the monitor should be at or below eye level. Improper placement of work materials is also a common cause of neck problems. Repeatedly bending the head downward to look at a paper flat on a desk and then tilting the neck backwards to see the computer screen can cause pain and stiffness in the neck. A document holder at the same height, distance, and angle as the computer screen eliminates the need for this motion. Shoulder strain and soreness can also occur if the computer operator must reach too far to use the mouse. The mouse should be next to the keyboard, and appropriately placed for either right- or left-handed users.

Eye and vision problems are the most common health complaints of computer operators. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has worked for long periods of time in front of a computer. The usual symptoms include:

1.eye fatigue or eye strain (asthenopia)
2.blurred vision
3.burning, itching or tearing eyes
4.temporary change in ability to see colors and
5.headaches.

Many operators have reported that they feel their vision has worsened after working with computers. Some started wearing corrective lenses and others have required frequent prescription changes since beginning work on the equipment. Most investigators have not found any connection between computer use and long-term damage to the eyes.

Headache may also result from the intensive use of computers.The most common risk factors for headaches, eye and vision problems are: unclear, flickering or characters that are too small,reflections and glare on the screen,light that is too bright,being too close or too far from the screen,too much time looking at the screen and stressful working conditions.


Stress is another main result of high computer usage.Just about every working person knows the feeling of being under pressure to meet the demands of the job.
Stress is not only a feeling; it causes changes in body functions (physiology) such as the release of a variety of hormones, increased breathing, quickened pulse and the production of more stomach acid. Workers suffering from repeated, prolonged or continuous job stress may experience:
1.frequent headache

2.sleeplessness
3.loss of appetite
4.depression
5.short temper
6.backache and stomach problems
7.ulcers
8.high blood pressure and/or heart disease.
Stress can also increase the risk of being injured on the job, weaken the body’s resistance to disease, lead to substance abuse, and contribute to marital and other social problems.

So be wiser and take the preventative measure to avoid the above mentioned health implications. Take more care of your health and the technology will return the favor.