Medically Unexplained Symptoms Attributable to Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Raising Awareness of the Implications
Santosh K Chaturvedi, Manik Inder S Sethi, Y Paveine Paulina, Pranjali C Thakur, Happy Baglari
Keywords :
Electromagnetic, Hypersensitivity, Mobile phone, Pain
Citation Information :
Chaturvedi SK, Sethi MI, Paulina YP, Thakur PC, Baglari H. Medically Unexplained Symptoms Attributable to Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Raising Awareness of the Implications. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2022; 56 (2):88-90.
Background: Electromagnetic hypersensitivity was observed in the context of mobile phone use. It was reported to be the reason for psychological and physical problems. There is a need to document electromagnetic hypersensitivity and its effects.
Materials and methods: A clinical interview was conducted with the case.
Results: The case reported the presence of pain in the facial region attributable to using mobile phone.
Conclusion: There is a need for sensitization programs to raise public awareness of the effects of electromagnetic hypersensitivity.
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