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Electric Shock

An electric shock is a potentially life-threatening injury that occurs when the body comes in contact with a high-voltage electric source. It can lead to muscle pain and contractions, severe burns, seizures, and unconsciousness. It is an emergency condition.

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I have experienced unexplained electrical shock sensations. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have experienced unexplained electrical shock sensations while asleep about six times in the past year, occurring randomly. The first two times were near my temple, resulting in surface bleeding. I sought emergency care to rule out a stroke; however, tests, including a CT scan, found ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Experiencing electrical shock-like sensations in different parts of your body can be alarming and should need a prompt consultation with a neurologist for a thorough evaluation and diagnosis. These symptoms could stem from various cau...  Read Full »

Sweating and anxiety when wall light flickers. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor,Did I possibly experience an electrical shock without feeling a “shock”? I was standing inside, and I kind of sat against the wall on a metal windowsill for about ten minutes, and when I stopped leaning against it, the lights in the room flickered. Could this just have been a coinci...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. No, it is not due to electric shock. It is just anxiety. When there is an electric shock, there is always an injury to body parts, and marks are seen. Hope this has answered your query. Kind regards.  Read Full »

My partner had an electric shock a year ago and still has a shock-like feeling and pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My partner got an electric shock to his right arm a year ago. Ever since then, he has felt like he is constantly shocked, and he has been unable to move his arm properly. He is on 750 mg of Lyrica a day to control the shock-like feeling and pain. However, the hand movement has not retu...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cases of motor neuron disease are seen after electric shocks. Most likely, your partner is experiencing wasting of muscles due to motor neuron disease post the electric shock. A motor neuron (or motoneuron) is a nerve cell, which directly or indirectly controls the effec...  Read Full »

Tricep twitching after electric shock. Could it be nerve damage?

Query: Hello doctor, I received an electrical shock last night. The shock did not hurt, just felt it go up my arm and across my chest. I dropped the probe right when I felt it. No burn marks. Afterward, I was having sharp pain in my chest. I went to the emergency room (ER), doctors did electrocardiogram (E...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms could be related to an irritated nerve or muscle. For this reason, if the problems persist, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing a nerve conduction study to examine your nerves. Meanwhile, I suggest having some rest and taking p...  Read Full »

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