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What Causes Electric Shock Sensations On Arm?
hiii i m gettin certain electric shock kinda sensations only on my left arm starting from my shoulder joint till mayb mid of upper arm.its sudden lasts less den a second..i m 24 yrs old right handed and weigh 49 kgs approx 5.2 feet tall...its happening since almost 2 years on and off...smetyms twice a day..smetyms once a month..oflate experiencing almost evry alternate day..history of fracture of both left and right humerus wen i was 8 and 9 yrs old respectively.bt no complaint as such from right hand or shoulder...my left shoulder joint and my entire arm aches randomly bt almost evryday since two years..also experience dull neck and back ache and mild anxiety at times
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Compression of nerve fibers at the shoulder region or upper arm due to maintaining inappropriate posture.
2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body.
3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.
4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.
Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.
Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Compression of nerve fibers at the shoulder region or upper arm due to maintaining inappropriate posture.
2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body.
3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.
4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.
Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.
Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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