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Gurugram neurologist warns ‘work from home culture is more of a disadvantage’
Gurugram neurologist warns work from home culture is more of a disadvantage than an advantage: ‘More migraine cases…’
Gurugram neurologist warns work from home culture is more of a disadvantage than an advantage: ‘More migraine cases…’
Work from home appears to be a lucrative option, but continuing it for an extended period often leads to health issues from deteriorating work-life balance.
Updated on: Apr 18, 2026 10:43 AM IST By Debapriya Bhattacharya Share via Copy link The turn of the decade in 2020 was eventful, to say the least. The Covid-19 pandemic forced society to take a leap into the future that in many ways it was unprepared for. One of the things that came with the package was the increased opportunity to work from home. Work from home culture stops people from focusing either on work or on home, claims Dr Sehrawat. (Pexel) Also Read | AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares 7 gut health mistakes that people keep making: Why eating healthy is not enough While this may have been considered a major boon in the early days, over the following years, the ‘disadvantages’ of the setting have slowly come to light. At present, it is the subject of an ongoing debate, in which Dr Priyanka Sehrawat, neurologist and general physician based in Gurugram, Haryana, weighed in on Instagram on April 12. She said that working from home is, in fact, a bane, especially for new mothers who find the offer most lucrative. She also suggested what they should do to mitigate the ill effects and how the family of the workers should support them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr.Priyanka Sehrawat (@docpriyankasehrawat)Why is work from home more disadvantageous?
The reason behind Dr Sehrawat’s claim that work from home does more harm than good is that the culture has led to the rise of certain medical conditions in individuals. As a result of work from home, the physician has seen an increase in cases of: Migraines Headaches Sleep issues Neck pain Explaining why this is happening, Dr Sehrawat stated, “In my opinion, while working from home, an individual is unable to focus completely on either work or home.”The effect on new mothers
Dr Sehrawat noted that new mothers tend to find work-from-home opportunities more tempting, as it allows them to take care of their babies without sacrificing their careers. “Women are very good at multitasking,” stated the neurologist. “However, while trying to take care of everything together, at some point, their own health takes the backseat.” She insisted that the mothers need to be mindful of their own health as well. And it falls upon their families to provide them with the necessary support. Family members need to step up in taking care of them, taking care of the babies when the mother is at work, as well as giving them time otherwise for sleep, rest, hobbies for mental health, and so on. “So it has to be a collective effort, but you need to start taking care of your health a lot more,” is Dr Sehrawat’s message for the mothers. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition. This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Debapriya Bhattacharya Debapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. His curiosity leads him to explore new linguistic and cultural landscapes to broaden his horizons and deepen his understanding of global narratives. Beyond the newsroom, Debapriya loves to participate in debate and theatre, spaces that he considers to be holy grounds for nuance and self-expression. A graduate from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Debapriya completed his Master's degree from the same university in 2022. An ambiverted bibliophile, he loves his solitude as much as he adores stimulating conversations. And despite his reverence for tech, libraries continue to be his favourite place for research.Read More Mental Health Health Work Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs. Home/Lifestyle/Health/Gurugram Neurologist Warns Work From Home Culture Is More Of A Disadvantage Than An Advantage: ‘More Migraine Cases…’ See Less
The turn of the decade in 2020 was eventful, to say the least. The Covid-19 pandemic forced society to take a leap into the future that in many ways it was unprepared for. One of the things that came with the package was the increased opportunity to work from home.
Also Read | AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares 7 gut health mistakes that people keep making: Why eating healthy is not enough
While this may have been considered a major boon in the early days, over the following years, the ‘disadvantages’ of the setting have slowly come to light. At present, it is the subject of an ongoing debate, in which Dr Priyanka Sehrawat, neurologist and general physician based in Gurugram, Haryana, weighed in on Instagram on April 12.
She said that working from home is, in fact, a bane, especially for new mothers who find the offer most lucrative. She also suggested what they should do to mitigate the ill effects and how the family of the workers should support them.
“Women are very good at multitasking,” stated the neurologist. “However, while trying to take care of everything together, at some point, their own health takes the backseat.”
She insisted that the mothers need to be mindful of their own health as well. And it falls upon their families to provide them with the necessary support.
Family members need to step up in taking care of them, taking care of the babies when the mother is at work, as well as giving them time otherwise for sleep, rest, hobbies for mental health, and so on.
“So it has to be a collective effort, but you need to start taking care of your health a lot more,” is Dr Sehrawat’s message for the mothers.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
Source: HindustanTimes
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