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Texting Too Much Will Give You “Text Thumb”
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Jason A. Strelzow, an orthopedic trauma expert from the University of Chicago, says that he sees many patients for “text thumb.” When people text too much, the tendon that connects the thumb to the wrist swells. Medical professionals call this condition de Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis might cause pain or numbness near the base of your thumb, especially when you move your hand or make a fist. If the pain escalates, it might inhibit movement. Dr. Strelzow says that you can avoid “text thumb” by texting in moderation.
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