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A video game is any of a set of activities that include the presentation of moving images, and usually sound, to support a leisure past time. Video games may operate on a dedicated electronic device, or may operate as software on a general purpose computer.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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A 34-year old asked:

Can video games cause migraines?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can video games trigger migraines?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can video games cause behavior problems?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is playing video games all day unhealthy?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can playing video games affect my memory?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can adult man be addicted to video games?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can playing video games destroy your vision?

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A 48-year old asked:

What do I do to get over my rage at video games?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What can my kids do instead of watching tv or playing video games?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Do kids today watch to much tv /video games that put old people in a bad light?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old male asked:

video games cause kids to become violent and kill people in real life" is this true?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Can you tell me how is it physically possible to be addicted to video games and gambling?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old male asked:

Can adrenalin rushes from video games afect us because we don't do any psyhical activity in that moment ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Can too much video games hurt our eyesight?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old asked:

How much time should be allowed for video games?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: video games?

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A 31-year old asked:

Can video games cause seizures?

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A 27-year old asked:

Will playing video games help my autistic son?

3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What video games are good for treating amblyopia?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

What to do if I am feeling nauseous while playing video games?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Why do video games with plenty of killing help me relieve stress?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old male asked:

After playing video games for a long time why do i Start to sweat?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Do you think video games can actually cause frustration and stress?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

What to do if I have no real friends and all I do is play video games?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

How can I get over wasting four years of my life on computers/video games?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Do you think I should quit video games, for my ADHD and a better life in general?

2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old male asked:

How long can I stand in a day and not worry about cvi. I stand while playing video games but I move around and i'm 18?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

I enjoy video games but i get really frustrated if i'm stuck on a level. How can I not get so angry and enjoy playing the game?

5 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old male asked:

I stand for about 5 hours a day playing video games. I move around while standing. I don't stand still.Should I worry about cvi. I'm 18?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Are there some video games that are helpful to a child's development?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

Related questions

Can video games cause migraines?

Can video games trigger migraines?

Can video games cause behavior problems?

Is playing video games all day unhealthy?

Can playing video games affect my memory?

Can adult man be addicted to video games?

Can playing video games destroy your vision?

What do I do to get over my rage at video games?

What can my kids do instead of watching tv or playing video games?

Do kids today watch to much tv /video games that put old people in a bad light?

video games cause kids to become violent and kill people in real life" is this true?

Can you tell me how is it physically possible to be addicted to video games and gambling?

Can adrenalin rushes from video games afect us because we don't do any psyhical activity in that moment ?

Can too much video games hurt our eyesight?

How much time should be allowed for video games?

What is the definition or description of: video games?

Can video games cause seizures?

Will playing video games help my autistic son?

What video games are good for treating amblyopia?

What to do if I am feeling nauseous while playing video games?

Why do video games with plenty of killing help me relieve stress?

After playing video games for a long time why do i Start to sweat?

Do you think video games can actually cause frustration and stress?

What to do if I have no real friends and all I do is play video games?

How can I get over wasting four years of my life on computers/video games?

Do you think I should quit video games, for my ADHD and a better life in general?

How long can I stand in a day and not worry about cvi. I stand while playing video games but I move around and i'm 18?

I enjoy video games but i get really frustrated if i'm stuck on a level. How can I not get so angry and enjoy playing the game?

I stand for about 5 hours a day playing video games. I move around while standing. I don't stand still.Should I worry about cvi. I'm 18?

Are there some video games that are helpful to a child's development?

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