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What Causes Fatigue, Constipation And Lack Of Appetite After Electrocution?

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

Question: In Feb 2014 I had unprotected sex with a ex-girlfriend, fast forward to July 2014 and I was electrically shocked at work (high voltage, low amps). Following the shock, I felt a bit tired, constipated, lack of appetite and a slight weight loss, I had blood work done to check my organ functions. I had taken a HIV antibody test in October (8 months past possible exposure) and it came back negative. I was just wondering if that electric shock could have altered the results in anyway. Or is it safe to say 8 months after, that Im conclusively negative.

Note: I am also NOT on any medication for anything, and my Doctors said the shock did no damage to any of my organs.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Negative for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is sad to hear about the incident.Please follow safety measures to prevent such accidents in future.
Electric shock does not alter the results of HIV test.It does not alter the antibodies production .The test is done after 8 months exposure. So you are negative for HIV. You can allay fears about HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor! I know I have to be
More careful. Thank you again for everything

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Wish you good health.
Dr Bharatesh Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 days later)

Even if the shock was "taser like" I need not worry 8 months later, correct?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will not alter test results

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It does not alter your test results.Yes shock does not alter HIV test results.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 minutes later)

thank you again!

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you .
Wish you good health.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju