Glued to I-pod or cellphone? You are at risk, say docs

RAYS ALARM: Doctors say cell phones, I-pods or microwaves all emit Electromagnetic Radiation.

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New Delhi: While your I-pod may have become your favourite tech essential, there’s a word of caution - it might have more than just good music in store. It could leave you irritable, sleepless or with violent mood swings, says a recent study. And experts say all for a simple reason.

“Cell phone, I-pod or a microwave all emit EMR or Electromagnetic Radiation. And research shows that there is both a thermal and an ionising effect from the commonly used appliances, which could have a potential harmful effect on you,” says ENT Surgeon, Dr Ameet Kishore

But some doctors feel that this potential harmful effect is not always real.

“Overuse a particular thing can always have adverse effects whether it's a cell phone or an I-pod. But its not clear from the study that the symptoms like irritability, mood swings are caused because of talking too much or because of the gadget,” says Neurologist, Dr P N Renjen.

While some doctors feel the risk is more for professionals whose work involves radiation, others feel that it's also got to do with an individual's electro sensitivity.

“Some people may be more sensitive to electromagnetic fields than others that might effect them more. Also, each type of human tissue has certain power to absorb frequency level and if that level exceeds, it could affect human health to a great extent,” says Kishore.

So are some gadgets then more harmful? Yes, and it depends on the proximity of the use. For example, talking for hours on you cell phone can effect the tissues of your brain. But using a microwave for a few seconds might not affect you so much.