XBOX Gamer Dies Of Blood Clot After Hours Of Gaming

http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/866-xbox-addict-dies-from-blood-clot/

Very sad news. I think everyone should be aware of this. If you're sitting around a lot in one spot, just get up and take a short walk or something. This is very serious stuff if you're only sitting around for a long time

A woman also died from drinking too much water. What does this tell us? Don't drink too much water?

I think it's obvious to any gamer that sitting for 12 hours straight can't be healthy.

It was some bad condition he was having, it wasnt just so much hours of gaming.

A woman also died from drinking too much water. What does this tell us? Don't drink too much water?

I think it's obvious to any gamer that sitting for 12 hours straight can't be healthy.

RaseshX

Too much of anything is bad. I thought this was common knowledge, though.

Honestly, I seen pretty much the same story on 1000 ways to die

Newsflash: there are really stupid people in the world.

That's hardcore gaming.

You guys just jelly you ain't as hardcore as him.

It sad that a young man like him died, but I am sure that it's not all because of gaming. Gaming has such a large crowd against it, you know. If something bad happens and video games were involved in somebody's life, it's the video games fault for whatever happened. Like somebody shooting somebody and he happens to play video game, people jump to the conclusion that it was the video game that made him shoot somebody. Maybe this kid who died from sitting to long in one position for too long had some other medical problems. Cause i know I've sat in one position for 2 hours straight and i am okay. About every 2 hours of gameplay, I usually take a break and head outside for freshair (usually fishing for a little bit) then I am back to gaming. lol

I actually study allot what has to do with this and it's really about not moving around (exercising) enough. Sitting in the same spot for a few hours generally is not dangerous. It's just when combined with not moving around allot at all, where it can become dangerous.

I know it sounds like a wisea** remark, but this stuff is generally caused by a poor lifestyle. If you have that, the chances of something like this increase. You do not need a special medical condition for this to happen.

Although it doesn't happen that often, I'm not sure why this is news. I think it's because another way to portray gaming in a negative spotlight, which is what allot of reporters like to do. Makes little sense. One died while gaming but hundreds die in elderly homes, on the couch watching TV and even on a long plane flight from this.

Yes, it can happen, but chances are slim either way and it has nothing to do with gaming.

I personally have experienced this in my family. My uncle died last year from a blood clot. But was the healthiest person I knew. What developed the blood clot was him being on the road every week for work. He would always drive nonstop until he reached his destination "up to 12 hrs straight." So even if you are healthy you can still put yourself at risk. Though, I personally think with common sense this is non issue with most. Plus there aresigns that are pretty noticeableto alert of maybe the beggining of a clot. In this gamers case, sounds like he did nothing but playXbox. Just sat there for hours playing his game. Playing for a few hours will not harm you. Guess the moral of the story is just move around every so often. Now who wants to play some gears!:D

Just saw a picture of this guy. Didn't help that he looked to be overweight!

I actually study allot what has to do with this and it's really about not moving around (exercising) enough. Sitting in the same spot for a few hours generally is not dangerous. It's just when combined with not moving around allot at all, where it can become dangerous.

I know it sounds like a wisea** remark, but this stuff is generally caused by a poor lifestyle. If you have that, the chances of something like this increase. You do not need a special medical condition for this to happen.

Although it doesn't happen that often, I'm not sure why this is news. I think it's because another way to portray gaming in a negative spotlight, which is what allot of reporters like to do. Makes little sense. One died while gaming but hundreds die in elderly homes, on the couch watching TV and even on a long plane flight from this.

Yes, it can happen, but chances are slim either way and it has nothing to do with gaming.

Zevvion

He reported low heart rate plus the fact that it was pulmonary embolus means there was likely an underlying condition they are overlooking in order to make this sad death meaningful and a platfrom for the pro-exercise movement or the like. Could be peripheral artery disease or DIC: not something anyone under 60 years old usually needs to worry about this. More significant is the long-term impact from inactivity.

http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/866-xbox-addict-dies-from-blood-clot/

Very sad news. I think everyone should be aware of this. If you're sitting around a lot in one spot, just get up and take a short walk or something. This is very serious stuff if you're only sitting around for a long time

Sonny360Elite

[QUOTE="Zevvion"]

I actually study allot what has to do with this and it's really about not moving around (exercising) enough. Sitting in the same spot for a few hours generally is not dangerous. It's just when combined with not moving around allot at all, where it can become dangerous.

I know it sounds like a wisea** remark, but this stuff is generally caused by a poor lifestyle. If you have that, the chances of something like this increase. You do not need a special medical condition for this to happen.

Although it doesn't happen that often, I'm not sure why this is news. I think it's because another way to portray gaming in a negative spotlight, which is what allot of reporters like to do. Makes little sense. One died while gaming but hundreds die in elderly homes, on the couch watching TV and even on a long plane flight from this.

Yes, it can happen, but chances are slim either way and it has nothing to do with gaming.

Djmaster214

It was some bad condition he was having, it wasnt just so much hours of gaming.

Stevo7991

where is your proof he already had an underlying condition?

he sat in the same position for 12 hours straight. a clot built up in his legs and he porbly stood up and dislodged the clot, which then traveled to his lungs and ended up killing him.

he died because he sat in the same position for hours on end.

[QUOTE="Stevo7991"]

It was some bad condition he was having, it wasnt just so much hours of gaming.

konvikt_17

where is your proof he already had an underlying condition?

he sat in the same position for 12 hours straight. a clot built up in his legs and he porbly stood up and dislodged the clot, which then traveled to his lungs and ended up killing him.

he died because he sat in the same position for hours on end.

[QUOTE="Stevo7991"]

It was some bad condition he was having, it wasnt just so much hours of gaming.

konvikt_17

where is your proof he already had an underlying condition?

he sat in the same position for 12 hours straight. a clot built up in his legs and he porbly stood up and dislodged the clot, which then traveled to his lungs and ended up killing him.

he died because he sat in the same position for hours on end.

Sitting and operating a crane is much different from sitting and holding a remote control. Just saying.Sonny360Elite

[QUOTE="konvikt_17"]

[QUOTE="Stevo7991"]

It was some bad condition he was having, it wasnt just so much hours of gaming.

HilbillyRokstar

where is your proof he already had an underlying condition?

he sat in the same position for 12 hours straight. a clot built up in his legs and he porbly stood up and dislodged the clot, which then traveled to his lungs and ended up killing him.

he died because he sat in the same position for hours on end.

i wasnt trying to say that you will die just by sitting in the same position, it probly varies from person to person. i said that this particular person died becuase he sat in the same position for hours on end.

and im pretty sure, even though you are sitting operating a crane, it is nowhere near the same thing as sitting on a couch playing a video game. you are still constantly moving, whereas, sitting on a couch, you can be pretty much motionless, except for your hands.

[QUOTE="HilbillyRokstar"]

[QUOTE="konvikt_17"]

where is your proof he already had an underlying condition?

he sat in the same position for 12 hours straight. a clot built up in his legs and he porbly stood up and dislodged the clot, which then traveled to his lungs and ended up killing him.

he died because he sat in the same position for hours on end.

konvikt_17

i wasnt trying to say that you will die just by sitting in the same position, it probly varies from person to person. i said that this particular person died becuase he sat in the same position for hours on end.

and im pretty sure, even though you are sitting operating a crane, it is nowhere near the same thing as sitting on a couch playing a video game. you are still constantly moving, whereas, sitting on a couch, you can be pretty much motionless, except for your hands.

[QUOTE="konvikt_17"]

[QUOTE="HilbillyRokstar"]I am a 48 year old crane operator. There are certain jobs where I and others cannot leave the controls of the crane for periods that long or longer. Yet no-one I have known or worked with in my career field has ever died from such a problem. Many operators are in their 50s and 60s and yet it almost never happens. There were definitely other factors involved that are related to his medical history. No doubt about it.

HilbillyRokstar

i wasnt trying to say that you will die just by sitting in the same position, it probly varies from person to person. i said that this particular person died becuase he sat in the same position for hours on end.

and im pretty sure, even though you are sitting operating a crane, it is nowhere near the same thing as sitting on a couch playing a video game. you are still constantly moving, whereas, sitting on a couch, you can be pretty much motionless, except for your hands.

well ive not seen one thing about him having any underlying factors, but thats not to say he didnt have any. i have however read in an article(at bottom of this post) that said that he never had any serious problems before the DVT.

yea you gotta put the blame on someone, and you know damn well the parents wont put the blame on their kids.

Though i respect his father though for he didnt blame video games.

"He continued: "I'm not for one minute blaming the manufacturer of Xbox. It isn't their fault that people use them for so long. But I want to highlight the dangers that can arise."

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[QUOTE="HilbillyRokstar"][QUOTE="konvikt_17"]

i wasnt trying to say that you will die just by sitting in the same position, it probly varies from person to person. i said that this particular person died becuase he sat in the same position for hours on end.

and im pretty sure, even though you are sitting operating a crane, it is nowhere near the same thing as sitting on a couch playing a video game. you are still constantly moving, whereas, sitting on a couch, you can be pretty much motionless, except for your hands.

konvikt_17

well ive not seen one thing about him having any underlying factors, but thats not to say he didnt have any. i have however read in an article(at bottom of this post) that said that he never had any serious problems before the DVT.

yea you gotta put the blame on someone, and you know damn well the parents wont put the blame on their kids.

Though i respect his father though for he didnt blame video games.

"He continued: "I'm not for one minute blaming the manufacturer of Xbox. It isn't their fault that people use them for so long. But I want to highlight the dangers that can arise."

Link

[QUOTE="konvikt_17"]

[QUOTE="HilbillyRokstar"]I still say there were other factors. Parents always look for someone or something to blame it on when something like this happens. Instead of just saying "if he wasn't so lazy" or "if he didn't smoke and suck down energy drinks all day long". It's just easier to put the blame on something obscure like video games. HilbillyRokstar

well ive not seen one thing about him having any underlying factors, but thats not to say he didnt have any. i have however read in an article(at bottom of this post) that said that he never had any serious problems before the DVT.

yea you gotta put the blame on someone, and you know damn well the parents wont put the blame on their kids.

Though i respect his father though for he didnt blame video games.

"He continued: "I'm not for one minute blaming the manufacturer of Xbox. It isn't their fault that people use them for so long. But I want to highlight the dangers that can arise."

Link

ah ok.

well when your son spent up to 12 hours, did he ever get up once or at least stretch or something. because what im gettign from several articls is that this person stayed in the same position for that whole time. The stretch here and there, or the occasional repositioning of oneself would probably let blood flow easily through the body thus preventing the clot.

but yea, i agree with you. lives need balance. Too much of a good thing..., Moderation is key, and so forth.

There is no way that I could sit for 12 hours straight to play Xbox 360. I've all nighted before, But I took breaks to eat, use the restroom. Drink coffee. you have to get up and move. Even if you play for that long. But non-stop for 12 hour

Death by Xbox (acheivement unlocked)

[QUOTE="Sonny360Elite"]Sitting and operating a crane is much different from sitting and holding a remote control. Just saying.HilbillyRokstar

That's not really a good analogy. Personally I have never operated a crane (such a job would not allow me to provide the type of lifestyle for my family that we currently enjoy). but I respect your opinion on the topic. Sitting on a crane is not the same thing as sitting around playing video games.

he would be alive is he was playing kinectimals

[QUOTE="konvikt_17"]

[QUOTE="Stevo7991"]

It was some bad condition he was having, it wasnt just so much hours of gaming.

HilbillyRokstar

where is your proof he already had an underlying condition?

he sat in the same position for 12 hours straight. a clot built up in his legs and he porbly stood up and dislodged the clot, which then traveled to his lungs and ended up killing him.

he died because he sat in the same position for hours on end.

this was in a newspaper, my dad bought it then cut it out and stuck it to our fridge as a joke. but seriously the playing twelve hours straight regularly is unhealthy and it's just common knowledge.