Since the rise of technology, many people have complained of recurring symptoms such as dizziness, headaches and skin irritation and believe they stem from sensitivity to electromagnetic field sources, according to Live Science. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls it electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), but many are referring to it as "Wi-Fi allergies." Despite the complaints of many people, evidence is inconclusive as the the cause and nature of this condition.
Numerous cases stemming from "Wi-Fi allergies" have been reported — a 39-year-old French woman received a £500-per-month disability allowance from French courts back in February, as previously reported by HNGN, and, more recently, a 15-year-old United Kingdom girl who suffered from EHS committed suicide.
Although the suffering is very real and painful for those who suffer from EHS, it isn't likely a sensitivity to electromagnetic fields that causes them, according to the Huffington Post.
"People who say they have EHS are clearly ill," said James Rubin, a senior lecturer in psychology at King's College London, who has researched EHS. "But the science suggests that it isn't [electromagnetic signaling] that is causing the illness."
Reflecting this is the WHO website, which acknowledges that those with EHS experience "a variety of nonspecific symptoms," but makes it clear that "EHS is not a medical diagnosis."
Symptoms of EHS vary greatly from person to person and are typically very general, such as headaches, a cold or various other symptoms that could stem from a variety of reasons, including a cold or lack of sleep.
Many scientists believe EHS could be caused by the "nocebo effect," which is opposite to the placebo effect and refers to a harmless stimulus causing adverse reactions, according to the Telegraph, although further research will need to be conducted until we have a better understanding of the underlying causes of this strange disorder.
