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Do Mobile Phones Cause Joint And Body Tissue Damage When Kept Close To The Body?
Hi, for several years I always carried my mobile in my right back trouser pocket. I have now stopped this due to pain in my right hip joint, I could also feel an ache whenever it was in that pocket.
I had bought a cheap £20 Samsung phone 3 years ago, this is when I began to notice these pains.
I now cannot walk very far like I used to, and I cannot lift heavy objects anymore without pain.
I now carry the same phone in my backpack when I'm out, and it's not on me at work anymore. Last week I got a similar pain in my upper back, so have now lead lined the backpack pocket I put it in.
I'm 49 year old male
Do mobile phones cause joint and body tissue damage where they are close to the body?
I had bought a cheap £20 Samsung phone 3 years ago, this is when I began to notice these pains.
I now cannot walk very far like I used to, and I cannot lift heavy objects anymore without pain.
I now carry the same phone in my backpack when I'm out, and it's not on me at work anymore. Last week I got a similar pain in my upper back, so have now lead lined the backpack pocket I put it in.
I'm 49 year old male
Do mobile phones cause joint and body tissue damage where they are close to the body?
Wed, 15 May 2013
Hi there ~
There is no evidence to show that mobile phones cause joint and body tissue, although there are no case studies or any evidence base from large studies to show the same. I understand your concern however and would like to let you know that you should individualize whatever works for you in your own way. I hope that having a mobile phone in your lead bag is working and its just what you need to function right. I hope this helps.
Take care and have a lovely day!
There is no evidence to show that mobile phones cause joint and body tissue, although there are no case studies or any evidence base from large studies to show the same. I understand your concern however and would like to let you know that you should individualize whatever works for you in your own way. I hope that having a mobile phone in your lead bag is working and its just what you need to function right. I hope this helps.
Take care and have a lovely day!
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