Taking too many selfies can cause 'selfie elbow' disease!

The Dhaka Times Desk Selfie has become a fashion these days. Experts warn that taking too many selfies can cause 'selfie elbow' disease!

Experts say, in fact, excess of anything is bad. For example, taking more selfies can increase the risk of a particular disease in the human body. Because of that, the disease that can be caused is called 'selfie elbow'.

According to media reports quoting experts, once the problem of 'selfie elbow' appears, it will gradually reach a state where there is no other option but to seek medical attention.

Experts say that 'selfie elbow', similar to tennis elbow or golfer's elbow, can occur in selfie addicts. The symptom of this disease is that the hand with which the selfie is taken starts to feel pain in the elbow.

According to an online report called 'L' Online, Hoda Kot, the host of the NBC Today show, was recently referred to the doctor due to pain in her elbow. The orthopedic doctor asked him whether he played tennis or ping pong. Hoda replies, she takes more selfies.

Hoda, the well-known face of photo-sharing website Instagram, also said, 'When you take a selfie, your hand is up. And elbows bent strangely and started taking pictures one after another. This is how he once got this 'selfie elbow' disease.'

The doctor's advice is that if such a problem occurs, ice should be applied to the elbow. Again specific exercises should be done to cure the pain. Otherwise it will cause confusion for you. Taking too many selfies will lead to 'selfie elbow' disease. This is because it puts extra pressure on your muscles and can cause inflammation. In addition to muscle movement, ice, some painkillers can be taken as prescribed by the doctor.

However, to prevent 'selfie elbow' disease, experts have suggested the use of selfie-sticks.