Modern Age Health Problems: 6 Health Issues Everyone Should Know

Long term care (LTC) is considered invaluable for people who are not able to take care of themselves. The reason for needing LTC can be due to old age, mental disorders and physical disability. There are also modern factors that may affect people and make them need LTC, regardless of age.

These modern risk factors may not immediately cause damage but it may with prolonged exposure. Some of these health issues were speculated about 20 years ago. Since then, modern people may have forgotten these warnings.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Also known as occupational asthenopia, computer vision syndrome (CVS) causes vision related issues. This happens to people who spend longer than average time on computers. The American Optometric Association stated that symptoms of CVS include:headaches, dry or red eyes, blurred or double vision, inability to focus, color blindness, light sensitivity. And back or neck pain.

Manufacturers have a standard suggested use of computers. Such instructions include having at least 2 feet of space from the screen and keeping the monitor six inches below eye level. Lighting is also important as it determines the level of eye strain. Use of eye drops is also suggested to prevent dryness or redness of the eyes.

Earbud Related Deafness

Earbuds or in-ear headphones are the preferred equipment by the modern consumer. It’s good at isolating sound and completely blocking out noise. The negative side to using these is caused by extended usage and extremely loud volume. Hearing loss can be experienced within 10 minutes of use. Most people prefer this type of headphones for many reasons.

Unfortunately, people use this gadget every day, mostly during travels or commute to or from work or school. Doctorozi News, a health care blog, suggests switching to out-ear headphones and keeping the volume at appropriate volume.

E-thrombosis

This condition is related to blood clotting which forms in the veins. This condition often occurs with the legs and can be fatal in multiple counts. These clots become clogs in the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism.This is caused by prolonged periods of immobility. Only a handful of cases of thrombosis had been reported and most occurrences happened to people who spend extended hours on the computer.

Risk factors can be avoided by walking at least fora minute within an hour. Making leg movements such as foot tapping can help blood circulation.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

People with this condition suffer from unrealistic worries or fears from unreasonable or unspecified causes. The symptoms include: restlessness, lack of sleep, headaches, shortness of breath, impatience, upset stomach, fatigue and irritability.

There are unknown risk factors but medication can suppress the condition. Such drugs include antidepressant and anti anxiety. Psychotherapy is also applied when prescribed.

Orthorexia Nervosa

Othorexis Nercosa is a psychological condition about over thinking eating healthy. People who have the condition aim at obtaining nutritional purity and avoid eating regularly at all times. This takes a toll in their physical and mental health. It also affects their social skills since eating outside home is impossible.

There are unidentified risk factors but symptoms include over thinking about what to eat next constantly and highly criticize people who are not like them. The only cure is psychotherapy.

Sick Building Syndrome

People who have sick building syndrome experience discomfort from being inside a building. This condition doesn’t have any specific cause. The symptoms include: headache, dizziness, irritation of eye, nose, or throat, dry cough, itchy or dry skin, nausea, sensitivity to odors and fatigue.

Risk factors are reduced by routine maintenance that include: replacing ceiling tiles as well as carpeting, improving ventilation specially in places with chemicals and prohibiting smoking within the premises.

Social Anxiety Disorder

The National Institutes of Health have stated that people with social anxiety disorder are described as having "persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being observed and judged by others from activities that can potentially embarrass them". This fear becomes intense and it affects their performance from school or work. This makes them avoid people to lessen the feeling of unreasonable anxiety.

The condition manifests physically in forms of: trembling, heart palpitations, upset stomach, diarrhea and confusion. The causes are still undetermined but studies show that it can be traced from childhood anxiety. Treatments for this condition require: medication, psychotherapy or both.

Diane Cole is an advocate for healthy living and editor at Doctorozi News. Her medical condition prompted her to make life-changing decisions that have massive impact on her health.