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What Causes Itching Throughout Body After Getting An Accidental Electric Shock?
Question: I got an electrical shock off the tumble drier last night, about half an hour after my whole body from head to toe was tearing itchy and still is, is it a side effect?
Brief Answer:
It can be a side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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After an electric shock, a generalized ache can happen and your nerves can discharge abnormally causing twitching or fasciculation .
This will gradually wear off on its own in a day or two. No need to worry. Just relax.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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It can be a side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.
After an electric shock, a generalized ache can happen and your nerves can discharge abnormally causing twitching or fasciculation .
This will gradually wear off on its own in a day or two. No need to worry. Just relax.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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