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I want to know the adverse effects on prolonged sitting. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female. I work in front of my computer by sitting for long hours. I have heard about the adverse effects of prolonged sitting on health. Can you provide more information on the following specific health risks associated with extended periods of sitting:1. How does exc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Prolonged sitting is almost synonymous with a sedentary lifestyle, so the adverse effects of prolonged sitting on health are hypertension, diabetes, stroke, pressure genital ulcers, and arthritis. Prolonged sitting affects the musculoskelet... Read Full »
How can I get rid of neck pain due to prolonged sitting?
Query: Hello doctor, I have to sit nine hours per day at work. Due to long time sitting, there is a pain in my neck. What should I do to get rid of this pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A very common issue with people working on the desk. Long hours at a stretch spent in poor posture and bad ergonomic position leads to the symptoms you describe. I will recommend reading about the correct office or desk posture and making changes to your laptop screen ... Read Full »
I feel pain in my left knee when I sit in any place for a long time. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I feel pain in my left knee when I sit in any place for a long time. But I felt it first after playing football. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The symptoms you tell are pointing towards the chondromalacia patella. I suggest the following. Activities that cause pain should be avoided temporarily. If the knee is swollen or sore, avoid squatting, kneeling, twis... Read Full »