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What Causes Pain In Hand After Electrocution In A Child?
My child is 4 years old and he was playing near an electrical box in our neighbor's yard. I did not know this at the time but hours later he is complaining that his hand hurts in a couple of little areas. He said he touched a wire and "it stung" him. It is not red or swollen. he is breathing fine and never even cried when it happened. What should I do? Is he okay? Now it is just hurting in one spot. When I touch it he jerks it back and says it hurts. Wondering if he is okay?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi... it may be a mild electric shock or he might have been pricked by a wire inadvertently. If he is still having the symptoms even after 24 hours I suggest you get him examined by a physician.
Or if he is developing any redness or swelling over the area also you need to take him to the nearest Emergency Room immediately, because it means that he might be developing is cellulitis in the area.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Or if he is developing any redness or swelling over the area also you need to take him to the nearest Emergency Room immediately, because it means that he might be developing is cellulitis in the area.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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