Excessive phone use leaves actress Shakeela needing Rs 3 lakh neck surgery

CHENNAI: Actress Shakeela has undergone neck surgery costing around Rs 3 lakh after prolonged mobile phone use while lying in an awkward position reportedly affected nerves in her neck.

According to a Maalaimalar report, the actress recently underwent the procedure after experiencing health issues. Following her discharge from hospital, Shakeela shared details of her condition and treatment in a video posted on her YouTube channel.

Shakeela urges people to limit mobile phone use

Shakeela was seen wearing a neck collar in the video, as advised by doctors after the surgery. The video also included footage from her hospital treatment.

She said she had developed the problem after spending long periods playing games on her mobile phone while lying tilted to one side on the bed. According to her, the condition affected important nerves in her neck and eventually required surgery costing around Rs 3 lakh.

Urging people to use mobile phones responsibly, she said, “The phone is a very useful device, but don't use it more than necessary.” She also advised parents not to give mobile phones to children unnecessarily.

Shakeela used humour and self-deprecating remarks while explaining her condition, but stressed that excessive phone use should not be taken lightly.