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What Should I Look Out For After Sustaining A Shock From 220 Volt Appliance In My Left Hand That Lead To Neck Stiffness?
Posted on
Sun, 24 Jun 2018
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 24 Jun 2018
Answered on
Thu, 13 Jan 2022
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Brief Answer:
Probably not a serious damage, read below for serious signs.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In most of the cases, electrical shock of less than 500 volts doesn't cause any serious damage to humans.
Anyway, there may be in rare cases damages such burns at the contact point, or the hands, heels and head, fractured bones from the powerful muscles contractions, internal organs damage if the electricity throw you away, etc.
Since you feel stiffness in your neck, it probably is caused by muscles contractions.
If you notice any burn, tingling, vision, hearing, speech problems, abdominal or chest pain, confusion, etc. you should go to your ER.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Probably not a serious damage, read below for serious signs.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In most of the cases, electrical shock of less than 500 volts doesn't cause any serious damage to humans.
Anyway, there may be in rare cases damages such burns at the contact point, or the hands, heels and head, fractured bones from the powerful muscles contractions, internal organs damage if the electricity throw you away, etc.
Since you feel stiffness in your neck, it probably is caused by muscles contractions.
If you notice any burn, tingling, vision, hearing, speech problems, abdominal or chest pain, confusion, etc. you should go to your ER.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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