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Radiation From Cell Phone

Cellphones emit radiofrequency radiation, which in lower limits can cause headaches or brain tumors, whereas high levels increase the body temperature.

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Can mobile radiation harm sperm and testicular cells?

Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday, unfortunately, I slept with my mobile phone under my testicles. I slept like that for five hours. I have heard of mobile radiations causing harm to the sperm and testicular cells by affecting the DNA. My problem is that my wife and I are both 34 years old and are planning fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I would like to inform you that spermatogenesis is a long process and the sperm cells produced already may be available for the next two and a half months (72 days). So, considering this fact that you had...  Read Full »

Is there a risk of cancer from smartphones kept near the head?

Query: Hello doctor, Do we have an increased chance of developing cancer if we keep our smartphones or bluetooth gadgets near our head or under the pillow and sleep? What do you suggest? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. There is currently no strong scientific evidence to suggest that using smartphones or bluetooth gadgets near the head or keeping them under the pillow increases the risk of developing cancer. H...  Read Full »

Why do I have pain in my brain while using a mobile phone?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old, my height is 6 feet, weight is 121.25 lb. When I use the mobile phone, I feel pain in my brain but when I do not use the mobile phone, I feel normal. But when I use mobile I feel malaise and because of it, sleep does not come to me at night. I used to take medicines for...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should know that short conversations on the phone are not harmful to the brain. But, long conversations can lead to altered brain function (abnormal waves in EEG). For this reason, I would recommend avoiding prolonged use of the phone. I would also recommend tryin...  Read Full »

Is it dangerous for a 3-year-old to sleep near a phone?

Query: Hi doctor, My 3 year old sleeps beside me all the time. I was using my phone while in bed last night. I accidently fell asleep and left the phone down. I normally leave the phone on my bedside locker. I woke this morning, and my son was lying right beside my phone. His head was on top of it. Would t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that there is little to worry. Fortunately, the standard mobile brands follow stringent radiation control measures, and the radiation emission from the standard phone is well within safe l...  Read Full »

How can I overcome astigmatism?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from eye pain for almost three days now, maybe due to my online classes wherein I am constantly exposed to radiation, and also I use ring light for some of my classes. I have astigmatism, and last month, I got my new prescription eyeglasses. What might be the exact ...  Read Full »


Dr. Asha Juliet Barboza

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in. Sorry to hear about your eye pain. You mentioned that you changed your spectacles recently. Was there any change in the power or axis? As you said, you have astigmatism. If the cylindrical axis is wrong even the slightest or if the power is overco...  Read Full »

Can radiation from phone result in nerve problem?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a tingling, warm and very uncomfortable sensation in my finger when I touch my phone. What could it be? I am very afraid it is due to the radiation from the phone.  Read Full »


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are exposed to variable amounts of radiation from our cell phones. However, it is not strong enough to cause tingling and numbness or nerve damage. The only way to know if your phone is causing it is to abandon using it for a day or two and check if the symptoms s...  Read Full »

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