Hyderabad, a major IT and ITES destination in the country, is home to lakhs of technology professionals. There will be thousands of professionals who will be working for more than one company, and this trend will be manifold since the beginning of 2020 when
hit, and working from home became the new normal. However, hospitals in Hyderabad are now receiving more and more patients with complaints and ailments that are believed to be side effects of moonshine.
“We are a rehabilitation facility where we help patients who have suffered a brain stroke or heart attack or have undergone some surgical procedure to recover. In the last six months, we have received patients from various hospitals in the city. met someone who needed recovery after a brain injury.” stroke or heart attack,” said Vijay Bathina, director and head of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Uchhvas TransitionalCare.
“The most common factors are that they were all IT professionals, they were all working more than one job, they all worked more than 60 hours a week, and were working late nights. These three common factors make moonlighting indicates, which is a growing phenomenon among the new generation of professionals, which has started affecting their health.”
battina explained Working more than 60 hours a week will adversely affect the health of the individual and also reduce the quality of work.
Double burden: The stress of working two jobs
“It is important that professionals understand the fact that each individual has limits to their own physical capacity. Adding more work hours will result in sleep deprivation, resulting in mental health complications such as increased stress and decreased cognitive performance . Therefore, it is very important that professionals understand how much physical and mental stress they can take. Otherwise, the body can suddenly give up, which can lead to serious health complications.”
Highlighting some of the major reasons, Manoj Vasireddy, Neurologist, Amor Hospitals said, “When the human body is put under stress, it releases cortisol and adrenaline hormones, which further lead to anxiety and depression. Both are major causes of mental health issues.” disorder. Persistent anxiety or depression is likely to lead to high blood pressure which will have a direct effect on the heart.
“It is very important that IT professionals who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time know how to balance their life with work. The more a person works, the more time they have to recover from day-to-day stress and then Rest is needed to revive. Professionals working long hours must also do some exercise to stay physically and mentally fit.”
Shivaram Rao Komandla, consultant neurophysician, Yashoda Hospitals, said, “Working long hours or engaging in physically or mentally demanding tasks can lead to chronic stress, which can contribute to a number of health issues, including neurological problems. Has been linked to changes in the brain that may increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
“It can also cause physical changes in the brain, such as reduced volume in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control. Also, chronic stress can contribute to the development of high blood pressure, which is a major is a risk factor for stroke. It is important Prioritize self-care and manage stress while multitasking, This can include taking breaks, getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in stress-reducing activities such as exercise or meditation.”
Source: IANS
