Find out how excessive cell phone use caused a health problem for the actress. It needs to be treated so that it doesn't become a chronic problem.
On Thursday (28), actress Flavia Monteiro, who plays Carol in Chiquititas, used social media to expose a health problem. On Instagram, she posted a series of photos showing one of her bandaged hands and stated that she has tendonitis due to excessive cell phone use. On the social network, she vented: “Look what excessive cell phone use has brought me… A good and annoying #tendinitis!! A gift from this new digital era!”
In the comments of the post, the actress's followers wished her well and expressed concern about the situation Flavia was experiencing. Tendinitis is an inflammation of one or more tendons, that is, the fibrous structures that connect the muscles to the bones and serve to transmit the force of muscular contraction necessary to move a certain part of the body.
The problem can occur in people of all ages and is most common in the shoulders, elbows, hands, ankles, feet and wrists, which is the case of the actress. In general, the problem can be temporary, but if left untreated it can become chronic and make the individual unable to perform activities that require the participation of the affected tendon.
Learn more about this problem and discover the main symptoms and treatments!
Problem
On Instagram, the actress spoke about the problem and stated that when we use a cell phone, our wrists always remain in the same position, while our fingers produce repetitive movements. Therefore, this succession of identical movements is what can cause tendonitis in the hand and wrist.
She also explained that due to the problem she had to stay away from social media and that she never imagined this could happen to her. Many followers wished the actress well and positive energy.
Tendinitis
Tendonitis is the inflammation of the fibrous structures that connect muscles to bones and serve to transmit the force of muscle contraction needed to move a part of the body. Tendonitis is usually temporary, but it needs to be treated correctly so that it does not become chronic and prevent the person from performing activities that require movement of the inflamed area.
One of the main causes of absence from work, tendonitis is related to occupations and activities in which repetitive efforts are made, which is the case of volleyball players, tennis players, pianists, dancers, factory workers and people who work on the computer and spend hours typing.
Symptoms
The main symptoms are pain, local swelling, difficulty and inability to perform certain movements. If the inflammation reaches the tendons of the hands, the person may not be able to perform movements, such as writing, typing or even opening a door by turning the handle. Tendinitis can also be caused by infection around the tendon and arise as a secondary problem to other diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis requires a combination of clinical examination and complementary imaging tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds and resonance imaging in the affected area, which are capable of identifying the tendon affected by the inflammation and the degree of the injury.
Treatments and prevention
Depending on the severity of the injury, anti-inflammatory medication and physiotherapy may be necessary, as well as temporary immobilization of the area. Tendinitis can be prevented by improving ergonomic aspects in the work environment, adapting furniture or even changing habits and functions. It is also possible for the person to take breaks and stretch. Daily stress can contribute to the risk of injuries such as tendinitis. It is also ideal for the individual to perform regular physical activities, for muscle strengthening.
*With information from Fleury Medicine and Health
