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What Causes A Slight Electric Shock Sensation With Numbness In The Fingers?
Posted on
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
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Mon, 20 Jun 2016
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Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Question : My son had an electric shock from a wall connection and now two of his fingers are numb (with pins and needles). Will this heal?
Brief Answer:
Will heal but keep a watch on him.
Detailed Answer:
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An electric shock does not only cause localized burns, it also predisposes to heart rhythm irregularities. The burn on his fingers would heal and so would the numbness. But keep an eye on him and if he has any sort of unexplained symptoms, be sure to rush him to the hospital without delay.
Regards
Will heal but keep a watch on him.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.
An electric shock does not only cause localized burns, it also predisposes to heart rhythm irregularities. The burn on his fingers would heal and so would the numbness. But keep an eye on him and if he has any sort of unexplained symptoms, be sure to rush him to the hospital without delay.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How long before the numbness stops? No burns---just numb.
Brief Answer:
The numbness may take a few days to subside.
Detailed Answer:
The numbness may take a few days to subside.
The numbness may take a few days to subside.
Detailed Answer:
The numbness may take a few days to subside.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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