Internet fatigue among online workforce
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Internet fatigue among online workforce

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Doctors say the problem of Internet fatigue has set in. Working online and too much of sitting are causing these problems, say doctors, who add that these people are faced with problems of poor concentration, depression, stress, online gaming addiction etc. This can manifest as both mental fatigue and physical fatigue manifested as musculoskeletal pain at neck, shoulder, arms, the back, say doctors. Dr Naresh Gundapaneni, general physician at Renova Hospital, said, "Due to excess stress levels, internet fatigue has set in among students, bank employees, software professionals and teachers. The internet fatigue has led to absenteeism among students at classes, while teachers and bank employees often take leave as they are not able to cope with the stress.

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