I have recently found that while online chatting, doing homework, etc. I have started getting a headache accompanied by mild to moderate nausea after about forty five minutes to an hour. I am curious if this is something that is relatively common or a rare occurence? Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2007-06-18 12:39:36 · 15 answers · asked by Lizzie B 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
1. Have your eyes checked. Make sure that your current prescription is correct.
2. Flickering can cause headaches. If they continue, you may want to pursue other possible causes, including Epilepsy.
3. Set the alarm on your computer. Make it a new habit to get up and take a break every 45 minutes.
2007-06-18 12:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sitting at a desk/PC for an extended time can cause health problems, headaches from the constant looking at the screen, wrist problems from the keyboard...even problems with circulation in your legs and arms...back problems also. Try to limit your time on the PC and then get out there and get active and move around some afterwards.
2007-06-18 12:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're monitor might not be very good. You may have a CRT unit that you're sitting too close to. Or, your flat panel (or CRT) is fuzzy which is giving you a headache or nausea. You may just have it set to the wrong Hertz (it can be changed in the Display settings).
CRT's are not healthy for you. Flat panels are much better.
2007-06-18 12:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Zeltar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, that has never happened to me.
Although sometimes I get a stomachache, which is just simply the result of me leaning too close to my computer - so my stomach is pressed up on my desk for a long time.
This happens when I become too interested in what I am searching on the computer... I do not do it on purpose.
2007-06-18 12:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by Muse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can happen to some people (luckily I for one am not very susceptible). One idea is to turn the contrast on your monitor down, and make sure your head is positioned sufficiently far away from the monitor (about 60 centimeters, or two feet).
2007-06-18 12:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I have, it sucks doesn't it?
You my be Photosensitive, you should take breaks every 20 minutes to a half an hour, or else it might lead to seizures.
2007-06-18 12:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Nitro RC Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A monitor with a low "refresh rate" can cause eye strain and nausea.
2007-06-18 12:44:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keyboards are treated with chemical fire retardant that can interact with those few that happen to be sensitive to it.
You should not eat while on the computer.
Wash your hands afterwards.
2007-06-18 12:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by cop350zx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe sick of the computer but never from it or on it
2007-06-18 12:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Lana C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes your computer can make you ill, and mine or one of them was using my glasses and my eyes got blood shot and eyes going into my head, called 911 and they came to check on me, told me to go see a eye doctor, by morning i was all cleared but ever a shock that was i was really feared.
2007-06-18 12:45:32 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋