What Causes Temporary Electrical Shock Like Sensation Throughout Body?

Posted on Sun, 10 Jan 2016

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Question : Sir, I experienced a problem on 05.12.15 that " current flowing " like experience from leg to head. I cunsulted several doctors. No problem detected. Finally an operation for Ear drum hole was done on 30.12.15 Until 09.01.16 I never experienced that bad experience. On 09.01.16 I experienced the same but this time head to leg. The experiences are lasted for 10 sec. After that it came mild on me some times. What is problem?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please tell a few details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I understand your concerns and I shall offer my best to address them but I need to know some extra details beforehand-
1)What is your age?
2)How long does the each episode lasts for?
3)Do you have any other disease history?
4)Do you have history of anxiety or depression?Any addictions?

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)

1. Age 40
2. Each episode lasts for 10 seconds. But its effect lasts for one minute. 3. No previous disease 4. Smoking is the only addiction

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Observation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.

In view of the background history,you have mentioned,these symptoms appear to be of non-specific nature,not typical of a disease entity. For now,I suggest you to do regular mental relaxation exercises like meditation/yoga and mild physical activity,regularly.I hope to see your symptoms improve with these lifestyle measures.
Hope that I have answered your query.If you have some further queries,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up else please close the thread,rate it and write a review.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (12 hours later)

Thanks dr. But it's dizziness with nausea experience. Is it enough yoga / Meditation / Exercise? please help me dr. I am saddened with this type of experience. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will likely improve.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

There are likely chances that mental and physical exercises on a regular schedule will improve the symptoms.I am pretty hopeful about it.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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