A teenager lying down every day and looking at his phone, almost lost his life due to this on his legs...
Feb 13, 2025
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According to Chinese media such as China Dotcom, Xiao (pseudonym, 18), who lives in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, felt pain in his calf while lying in bed every day watching smartphone videos during the Lunar New Year holiday.
The pain increased and eventually swelled. Visiting the hospital, he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
Deep vein thrombosis is a disease in which stagnant blood clots (blood cakes) occur due to impaired blood flow in the veins of the lower extremities.
When you are in bed for a long period of time, have trauma, or are in a variety of situations that are prone to blood clots, the venous blood in the lower extremities stagnates, resulting in blood clots in the deep (deep) veins. It is often called 'Economy Class Syndrome' because it is a disease that occurs in passengers sitting in narrow seats during long-distance flights.
Typical symptoms include changes in the skin color of the lower extremities, swelling of the lower extremities, and pain.
If left untreated, pulmonary arterial embolism can occur if blood clots enter the pulmonary artery. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening.
Local medical staff said "There has been a slight surge in venous thrombosis cases recently, mostly related to playing cards, cell phones, and inappropriate diets sitting for long periods of time. Therefore, you should reduce your cell phone usage time, exercise properly, and avoid sitting or lying down for a long time," he said.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
