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What Causes Electrical Shock Like Sensations Around The Chest And Back?
Question: What what causes electrical shock feelings than are similar to 4 - 5 pin pricks accruing around the chest arm and back areas. They are rare and have happened maybe 2-3 times but when they happen there are no electrical sources nearby that could cause them.
Brief Answer:
Nothing serious at this moment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Spontaneous stimulation of nerve terminal may occur occasionally.
Persistent localization to a particular region needs examination and evaluation for any compressive radiculopathy.
Is there any history of herpes zoster in the involved area ?
Any back pain over involved area ?
Any history of diabetes ?
In occasional cases, no treatment is required.
Methylcobalamin can be used in case of persistence.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Nothing serious at this moment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Spontaneous stimulation of nerve terminal may occur occasionally.
Persistent localization to a particular region needs examination and evaluation for any compressive radiculopathy.
Is there any history of herpes zoster in the involved area ?
Any back pain over involved area ?
Any history of diabetes ?
In occasional cases, no treatment is required.
Methylcobalamin can be used in case of persistence.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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