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Should I Be Concerned About The Numbness In Fingers After An Electric Shock?
I was plugging in a vacuum cleaner at work and got shocked. Sparks flew there was a loud pop. the middle finger on my right hand was black. now 6 hours later my fingers are numb and my hand and arm are sore. Is this normal or is it something to be concerned about
Fri, 23 May 2014
Electric shock causes electrolyte disturbances which causes such symptoms. U need not to worry as it is just 6 hrs.take rest and juices and keep urself well hydrated. The symptoms will subside in few hours
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