“Can computer work cause rheumatic diseases?”
I am a 40 year old male. I want to know if computer work causes rheumatic diseases?
5 Answers
RheumatologistRheumatologist
Rheumatic disease is an autoimmune disease, it cannot be caused by typing.
No. However overuse can bring a condition to your attention. If you have any questions you should consult either a hand surgeon or a rheumatologist.
The answer is no. By "rheumatic diseases" I assume you are referring to rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory arthropathy that is an immunologic condition and can never be caused by activities or computer use.
No, it cannot.
Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Harrison Solomon, M.D.
No, computer work will not cause rheumatic disease. Overuse of computers can cause structural damage like carpal tunnel syndrome, but it will not cause the results immunological disease as in RA.
