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What Causes Electric Sensations In The Body?
Question: every hour or two I feel electrical impulses in different areas of my body and face. What is going on?
Brief Answer:
EEG required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Blood tests may not be enough to reveal possible causes. It would be good to do EEG and MRI brain scan since this indicates possible neurological issues.
Most common are some nonspecific neuropathies but more serious issues such as Parkinson's should be ruled out by these tests.
However, most commonly no exact cause can be found and no serious consequences happen. Some medications such as Cymbalta may be beneficial but it should be discussed with a neurologist in person.
Wish you good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
EEG required
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Blood tests may not be enough to reveal possible causes. It would be good to do EEG and MRI brain scan since this indicates possible neurological issues.
Most common are some nonspecific neuropathies but more serious issues such as Parkinson's should be ruled out by these tests.
However, most commonly no exact cause can be found and no serious consequences happen. Some medications such as Cymbalta may be beneficial but it should be discussed with a neurologist in person.
Wish you good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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