Do not ignore that jolt: In long run, static shocks can cause health issues

Pregnant women can be affected very badly: Doc

By Yashaswini Sri

Residents of Bengaluru have reported static shocks for a while now. The effects of these shocks on humans can be negative if they are exposed for an extended period.

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Dr P. Pushpa, a general physician working at Medicover Hospital, explained to The Observer the effects of static shocks on humans. “Long-term exposure to such static shocks, no matter how momentary they are, can be harmful to humans, especially to aging and old people. People diagnosed with nerve damage

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tion, memory loss, difficulty in concentration, twitching, headaches and dizziness. These can turn into chronic health conditions if neglected.”

Dr K.T.Y. Anil Kumar, an ENT specialist, said: “Static shocks have an effect on nerves. If there’s nerve damage near ears, it can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss. Sometimes, there can be momentary hearing loss.”

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About the effects of static shocks on pregnant women, Laxmi Vani, a gynecologist said: “As the intensity of the static shocks is low, there might not be serious consequences to pregnant women. However, constant and long exposure to static shocks can result in deformities of the fetus.... Women should always talk about these experiences with their doctor to avoid complications during pregnancy.” Similarly, Dr V. Naga Sankar, a neuro and spine surgeon working at Raghavendra Hospital, said: “Long exposure to static shocks can lead to temporary symptoms like tremors, irrita-

Sai Yashwanth, a resident of Whitefield, spoke about his first experience of static shock. “I was in a mall with my friends. I don’t know what happened, but when I held the metal bar for support, I experienced a jolt of static electricity. I had to sit down... because my entire body felt numb and I couldn’t stand straight.”

The Times of India reported that many Bengalureans reported static shocks while brushing hair, opening car doors, using a gas lighter or a metal tap or while rolling a plastic mat. yashaswini.s@iijnm.org

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