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What Are The Harmful Effects Of A Cracked Cellphone Screen?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Oct 2014
Question: dear dr
firstly may i ask if using a cracked screen cellphone harmful? like if it remits more radiation?

my left upper eyelid had been twitching for almost a month. i don smoke drink and im not stress. i get adequate sleep everyday. however , i had been having dreams of all kinds every night making me somehow exhausted when wake up. i just cant stop dreaming!
R they related?
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Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Doubts clarified.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for writing in.

In reply to your first question, a cracked cell phone screen will not be harmful to you. A cracked screen does not have any impact on the radiation that a cell phone emits.

Generally, there are two types of radiation - ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. It is only the ionizing radiation that is harmful to the human body. A cell phone, on the other hand emits only non-ionizing radiation, which has not been proven to have any significant harmful effects on the human body.

Regarding your second question, it is possible that the eye twitching could be related to your increased dreaming and disturbed sleep. If you are waking up exhausted in the morning, then it means that you have not had a proper, deep sleep. Exhaustion or fatigue is one of the common causes of eye twitching.

So, the solution for both your problems (excessive dreams as well as eye twitching) is to ensure that you have a proper, deep and restful sleep. For this I would suggest that you try the following simple suggestions that I am giving:
- Fix a specific bedtime and an awakening time. Do not allow bedtime and awakening time to drift.
- Avoid napping during the day.
- Avoid coffee, tea or any caffeinated drinks or alcohol 4 hours before bedtime.
- Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods for dinner. Have a gap of at least 1 hour between dinner and bedtime.
- Exercise regularly, preferably in the early evening, at least 4 hours before bedtime.
- Set up a comfortable environment which is dark, quiet and disturbance-free. Block out all distracting noise, and eliminate as much light as possible.
- Reserve the bed for sleep only. Don't use the bed for studying, working or for other recreational activities.
- Try a light snack before bed. Warm milk and foods high in the amino acid tryptophan, such as bananas, may help you to sleep.
- Practice relaxation techniques before bed. Relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing and others may help relieve anxiety and reduce muscle tension.

I hope I have clarified your doubts and that you will be able to benefit from my advice.

Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
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What Are The Harmful Effects Of A Cracked Cellphone Screen?

Brief Answer: Doubts clarified. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for writing in. In reply to your first question, a cracked cell phone screen will not be harmful to you. A cracked screen does not have any impact on the radiation that a cell phone emits. Generally, there are two types of radiation - ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. It is only the ionizing radiation that is harmful to the human body. A cell phone, on the other hand emits only non-ionizing radiation, which has not been proven to have any significant harmful effects on the human body. Regarding your second question, it is possible that the eye twitching could be related to your increased dreaming and disturbed sleep. If you are waking up exhausted in the morning, then it means that you have not had a proper, deep sleep. Exhaustion or fatigue is one of the common causes of eye twitching. So, the solution for both your problems (excessive dreams as well as eye twitching) is to ensure that you have a proper, deep and restful sleep. For this I would suggest that you try the following simple suggestions that I am giving: - Fix a specific bedtime and an awakening time. Do not allow bedtime and awakening time to drift. - Avoid napping during the day. - Avoid coffee, tea or any caffeinated drinks or alcohol 4 hours before bedtime. - Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods for dinner. Have a gap of at least 1 hour between dinner and bedtime. - Exercise regularly, preferably in the early evening, at least 4 hours before bedtime. - Set up a comfortable environment which is dark, quiet and disturbance-free. Block out all distracting noise, and eliminate as much light as possible. - Reserve the bed for sleep only. Don't use the bed for studying, working or for other recreational activities. - Try a light snack before bed. Warm milk and foods high in the amino acid tryptophan, such as bananas, may help you to sleep. - Practice relaxation techniques before bed. Relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing and others may help relieve anxiety and reduce muscle tension. I hope I have clarified your doubts and that you will be able to benefit from my advice. Best wishes, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.) Consultant Psychiatrist