Search engines and social media platforms are buzzing with terms and trends like ‘iPhone Pinky’ and ‘Phone Pinky Finger Syndrome.’ We often see viral trends and challenges cropping up on social media platforms, especially TikTok. The latest viral ‘iPhone Pinky’ condition is causing concern among TikTokers and netizens. It is not uncommon or new for mobile phones to cause various health issues among people. From straining the eyes and causing back pain to interfering with sleep and causing distractions, mobile phones are the leading cause of many health issues. Do you scroll your phone for hours? Do you spend hours looking through social media platforms, shopping apps, or just mindlessly scrolling through them? Well, you might not realise it, but your phone habits could be affecting your health in the long run. The viral iPhone Pinky condition is a side effect of the endless scrolling on the phone. The phone addiction is said to cause bumps, dents, and bends on your pinky finger. Is Your Cell Phone Dangerous to Your Health? 42% Adolescent Girls Allowed Access to Mobile Phone for Less Than an Hour a Day: Survey.

What Is iPhone Pinky? Phone Pinky Syndrome Explained

You’ve most likely come across the terms ‘iPhone Pinky’ and ‘Phone Pinky Finger Syndrome’ online. This latest health scare has been blowing up on TikTok. If you have been spending countless hours mindlessly scrolling through your phone, you likely have phone pinky finger syndrome or iPhone pinky. So, what exactly is it? The condition is a self-diagnosed disease and is said to have two main symptoms. The first symptom is a large dent between the internal knuckles on your dominant hand’s pinky finger. The second symptom is the bending of your pinky finger when your hand is in a resting position. TikTokers are blaming and making claims that using the phone for too long is causing the minor deformity in the pinky finger. This is also where the trend gets its name.

Do you want to check if you have the 'phone pinky syndrome?' Hold both your fingers together in a straight line and check for a dent or bump in your dominant hand’s pinky finger. If there is a dent or a bump, you have the iPhone pinky. While this has caused a major concern with tech enthusiasts and people who do use their phones frequently, there is no medical or official statement that supports this theory. This means that the dent in the pinky finger or the bending of the pinky finger while the hand is at rest could be due to natural causes or other medical reasons. However, as the trend has blown up on social media, many TikTokers and netizens took to social media to check if they have the iPhone Pinky or the Phone Pinky Syndrome. Watch their videos below. Mobile Phone Addiction in Children: Smartphones’ Effect on Kids under 10 Go beyond Eyes, Say Doctors.

Do You Have iPhone Pinky?

 

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iPhone Pinky Check

Phone Pinky Finger Syndrome Check

 

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Even though there is no medical study or proof that suggests that constant use of a phone can cause a dent or bump in the pinky finger, it is important to note that excessive phone use can lead to some serious health issues. To avoid these risks, limit your phone use.

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