What Causes Electrical Jolt Like Feeling In The Head Radiating To The Extremities?

Posted on Fri, 17 Mar 2017

Question: possible cause of what feels like electrical surges to the head that sometimes extends down to my fingers and toes

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following causes to electrical surges to the head...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I understand your concern.

The electrical surges that are feeling to the head and sometimes extending down to your fingers and toes are suggestive for a possible neurological issue.

Spikes in blood pressure can be a possible cause as during this episode, your brain is not totally supplied with blood and nerves will suffer giving such episodes.

Next, migraine attacks or possible spondyloarthrosis can also explain such feelings.

So, a good physical and neurological examination is needed together with measuring of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, a complete blood count and biochemistry panel.

Sometimes, radiological examinations will be recommended based on physical examination findings.

Let me know if you have further queries.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar