Microwaves are generally thought of as harmless appliances that cook food quickly and easily. However, there is an underlying problem with most microwaves: they leak radiation. When this happens, the microwave can cause damage to your body over time, which is why it is important to know what happens to you if you are exposed to the radiation seeping out of your microwave.
According to testing and tagging Melbourne owner Ryan Hasson, microwave leakage detection device manufacturers have been encountering a significant rise in demand from property owners who are aware of the dangers microwave leaks can pose. A microwave emits an electromagnetic field inside a home. When this field falls back to Earth, dirty electricity is generated and causes disruptions to other appliances as well as bodily harm to those exposed. Microwave radiation has been medically proven to cause various health ailments.
Prolonged exposure to leaked microwave radiation can give you the following health issues. Call a professional immediately to address the situation.
LeukemiaÂ
Leukemia is a cancer of blood cells that eventually leads to death as it is very hard to cure. Although several studies have shown no link between leukemia and microwave leakage, some scientists believe that they may play a role in its development. The kind of radiation emitted by microwaves is similar to X-Rays which have been known to cause leukemia.
Infertility
Microwave leakage can lead to equally dangerous infertility. There are many factors like stress, smoking and drinking that may cause infertility in men or women but radiation leaked from microwaves seem to be emerging as the major factor in this regard.
Low birth weight
Leaked microwaves can also affect babies when they are in their mother’s womb resulting in low birth weight. It has been observed that mothers who use microwave ovens even for short periods every day may give birth to babies with lower birth weights therefore it is advisable not to use them during pregnancy.Â
Alzheimer’s Disease
Some studies show a link between Alzheimer’s disease and exposure to leaking microwaves mostly because they emit harmful radiation similar to X-Rays. It is therefore advisable to stop using microwaves to quit this risk completely.
Heart Problems
People who have heart problems should refrain from using a microwave oven because the leaked radiation may cause disturbances in the cardiac rhythm and increase blood pressure thus leading to heart failure or even a cardiac arrest.
Birth Defects
In the case of pregnant women, their unborn babies are at serious risk when it comes to being exposed to leaking microwaves especially if they continue using them during pregnancy. This can result in birth defects that affect not just physical but mental health too. Studies have shown that children born with neural tube defects due to exposure to microwaves have reduced cognitive abilities which lead to difficulties in school.
Headaches
Headaches, dizziness and migraines are all common symptoms of microwave leaks that mostly affect people who use them directly without protection. People who have the habit of putting their heads in front of the opening where they normally escape when microwaving food can suffer from severe headaches along with blurred vision.
Impaired ImmunityÂ
The human body is made up of water molecules that act as a conductor for electromagnetic energy waves that are emitted by microwaves anytime they are used to cook food. Sometimes these waves may not escape instead they penetrate inside your body thus damaging your cells in the process which affects immunity leading to diseases like cancer, infertility etc.
Eye DisordersÂ
People who work in front of microwave ovens make up a group that is susceptible to eye disorders like cataracts, glaucoma and other age-related degenerative conditions. Prolonged exposure to microwaves can damage the retina and cause vision loss.
If you suspect your microwave is leaking radiation you should have it checked out for safety reasons as soon as possible. In case of emergency, people who are exposed to leaked radiation should be moved outdoors immediately away from all forms of metal objects such as power lines, appliances, etc. If possible they should also remove any clothes that might contain metal buttons or other pieces. If contact with another person has occurred then both persons should be checked for radiation leakage and removed from the premises immediately.
Anyone affected by radiation leakage should not use their phone or any devices that emit electromagnetic waves. Persons who are exposed to leak radiation are also advised against using microwaves, phones, etc. until told otherwise by a qualified medical professional.
