Gaming buffs have been warned that playing too much of Nintendo's Wii could cause more pain than joy.
The popular gaming console — likely to be found under many Christmas trees this year — is sending people to hospitals, FOX News reports.
According to doctors in Britain, gamers are being admitted with "Wii-itis" — the name given to tendon stretching and tearing that can occur after playing tennis or running games.
"It's possible Wii-itis may lead to rheumatism or arthritis later in life," Dr Dev Mukerjee of Broomfield Hospital in Essex was quoted as saying.
"Patients often have inflammation of the shoulder or wrist."
Doctor Mukerjee said injuries resulted in overuse of the console, not the console itself.
Another injury, "Wii-knee", is caused by the constant bending of the knee required in the exercise game Wii-Fit.
Gamers are required to complete a rigorous exercise regime which includes yoga, aerobic and balance workouts.
In some cases, people have dislocated their knee.
Doctors treat the condition with cortisone injections, icing, and anti-inflammatory painkillers.
Stretching before playing games on the Wii may prevent injuries, doctors advise.
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