Published 13:56 22 Oct 2025 GMT+1

Doctor issues warning over 'texting thumb' as your smartphone could give you painful condition

Yes, you really can injure yourself by using your phone too much

Madison Burgess

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Topics: Health, News, Life, Technology, iPhone

Madison Burgess

Madison is a Journalist at Tyla with a keen interest in lifestyle, entertainment and culture. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a first-class degree in Journalism Studies, and has previously written for DMG Media as a Showbiz Reporter and Audience Writer.

Doctor issues warning over 'texting thumb' as your smartphone could give you painful condition

Yes, you really can injure yourself by using your phone too much

Doctor issues warning over 'texting thumb' as your smartphone could give you painful condition

Yes, you really can injure yourself by using your phone too much

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