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Does Temporary Hand Numbness Caused By An Electric Shock Need Medical Attention?

i got an electric shock today from a plug i accidentally touched the pins as i was removing the plug i had temporary numbness in my hand, i feel fine and the numbness passed in 10 mins is there anything i should be worrying about do i need to see a doctor?
posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Hi,
If you now feel normal and you have no numbness then you do not need to worry. There is no need to see a doctor. There will be no lasting effects from the accident.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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Does Temporary Hand Numbness Caused By An Electric Shock Need Medical Attention?

Hi, If you now feel normal and you have no numbness then you do not need to worry. There is no need to see a doctor. There will be no lasting effects from the accident. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger