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How Long Do Electrocution Symptoms Take To Heal?

Hi i was electracuted on 9/11 this year. I have been treating with both my dr and my neurologist. I still have headaches pain in both hands and alot of swelling in my right arm and hand. Sensativity to.my r ear fatigue . And my forgetfullness or memory loss is getting worse. I am very concerned how long until i feel good again?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY.HEALING OF INJURIES IN ELECTROCTION,VARY WIDELY ,DEPENDING ON THE NATURE AND DEPTH OF INJURY.SKIN INJURIES TAKE 5 TO 10 DAYS TO HEAL.MUSCLE AND BONE INJURIES TAKE 3 TO 6 WEEKS OR MORE TO HEAL.COGNITIVE DEFECTS TAKE MONTHS OR YEARS TO HEAL.HAVE A REGULAR ASSESMENT OF YOUR SENSATIONS AND REFLEXES.KEEP NOTE OF THE BLOOD COUNTS AND INFECTIOUS SCREEN.MINI MENTAL SCALE ASSESMENT WOULD BE HELPFUL IN MEMORY RECOVERY.A CT BRAIN WOULD BE NEEDED IN CASE OF PERSISTANT HEADACHE.KEEP YOURSELF ADEQUATELY HYDRATED;KEEP AWAY FROM INFECTIONS. KEEP NOTE ON BODY ELECTROLYTE DISTURBANCES.STAY ON TOUCH WITH BOTH OF YOUR DOCTORS.
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How Long Do Electrocution Symptoms Take To Heal?

HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY.HEALING OF INJURIES IN ELECTROCTION,VARY WIDELY ,DEPENDING ON THE NATURE AND DEPTH OF INJURY.SKIN INJURIES TAKE 5 TO 10 DAYS TO HEAL.MUSCLE AND BONE INJURIES TAKE 3 TO 6 WEEKS OR MORE TO HEAL.COGNITIVE DEFECTS TAKE MONTHS OR YEARS TO HEAL.HAVE A REGULAR ASSESMENT OF YOUR SENSATIONS AND REFLEXES.KEEP NOTE OF THE BLOOD COUNTS AND INFECTIOUS SCREEN.MINI MENTAL SCALE ASSESMENT WOULD BE HELPFUL IN MEMORY RECOVERY.A CT BRAIN WOULD BE NEEDED IN CASE OF PERSISTANT HEADACHE.KEEP YOURSELF ADEQUATELY HYDRATED;KEEP AWAY FROM INFECTIONS. KEEP NOTE ON BODY ELECTROLYTE DISTURBANCES.STAY ON TOUCH WITH BOTH OF YOUR DOCTORS. THANK YOU.