General measures Anyone who is electrosensitive should arrange living rooms, bedrooms, and the workplace to be as free of electrical appliances as possible. The devices that are urgent should be placed as far away from the bed as possible. It is also recommended that the electrician install a “power disconnect” in the bedrooms. Avoidance of … Electromagnetic Sensitivity (Electrosmog): Therapy
Pathogenesis (development of disease) The causative mechanism of electromagnetic sensitivity has not yet been elucidated and is currently being investigated in several studies. Etiology (Causes) Biographic causes Ethnic origin – belonging to an ethnic group other than white, black, or Hispanic. Disease-related causes Physician diagnosed environmental disease Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) Environmental pollution – intoxications … Electromagnetic Sensitivity (Electrosmog): Causes
For the prevention of electromagnetic sensitivity (electrosmog), attention must be paid to the reduction of individual risk factors. Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings). Residential proximity, for example, to radio masts Other risk factors Inability to work Low income
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate electromagnetic sensitivity: Breathing difficulties Headache and pain in the limbs Lack of concentration Lack of drive Nervousness Vertigo (dizziness) Insomnia (sleep disorders) Skin symptoms such as skin redness Pruritus (itching) Depressive mood
Anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of electromagnetic sensitivity (electrosmog). Family history Are there other people in your family who believe you are electromagnetically sensitive? Social history Are there radio masts, power lines, transformer and radar installations, or other “electromagnetic emitting” devices in your home environment? Is there any evidence of … Electromagnetic Sensitivity (Electrosmog): Medical History
Because of the large number of symptoms of electromagnetic sensitivity (electrosmog), some of which are nonspecific, a variety of diseases must be considered for differential diagnosis.
The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be co-caused by electromagnetic sensitivity: Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Anxiety Depression Insomnia (sleep disorders) ? Social isolation
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and eyes [skin symptoms such as erythema (skin redness), eye irritation]. Auscultation (listening) to the lungs [respiratory problems?] Neurological examination – including testing of reflexes and … Electromagnetic Sensitivity (Electrosmog): Examination
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Liver parameters – alanine aminotransferase (ALT, GPT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST, GOT), glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) and gamma-glutamyl transferase … Electromagnetic Sensitivity (Electrosmog): Test and Diagnosis
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Computed tomography (CT) – sectional imaging procedure (X-ray images from different directions with computer-based evaluation). Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) – computer-based sectional imaging procedure (using magnetic fields, i.e. without X-rays); particularly … Electromagnetic Sensitivity (Electrosmog): Diagnostic Tests
