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What Causes Chest Pain And Numbness Of Arm After An Electric Shock?
Hi,Last night I had an electric shock which I didn t feel, my partner did but once everything was turned off I had sharp stabbing pain on left side of chest and the whole left arm went cold and numb with pin and needles sensation all the way through to finger tips. Arm still hurts today. Do I really need to see a doctor, very tired today but apart from that I feel fine.
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
hello,
Thanks for the consult.
Brief answer,
Pain in the chest and numbness of arm after electric shock is due to muscular twitching.
Detailed Explanation,
1.I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you had chest pain and numbness of arm after electric shock.
2. Due to muscular twitching during elecctric shock leads to shoulder pain and chest pain.
3. Heart attack pain is usually retrosternal and there are no chances of heart attack unless the electric shock is strong
4. Take mild muscle relaxant with anti inflamatory medicines. No need to worry.
Hope this information helps you.
Thanks for the consult.
Brief answer,
Pain in the chest and numbness of arm after electric shock is due to muscular twitching.
Detailed Explanation,
1.I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you had chest pain and numbness of arm after electric shock.
2. Due to muscular twitching during elecctric shock leads to shoulder pain and chest pain.
3. Heart attack pain is usually retrosternal and there are no chances of heart attack unless the electric shock is strong
4. Take mild muscle relaxant with anti inflamatory medicines. No need to worry.
Hope this information helps you.
I find this answer helpful
hello,
Thanks for the consult.
Brief answer,
Pain in chest and numbness of arm after electric shock is due to muscular twitching and take mild muscle relaxant with anti inflammatory medicines.
Detailed Explanation.
1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned last night you received electric shock leads to muscle pain in chest and arm.
2. Electric shock leads to muscular twitching which leads to shoulder pain, chest pain and numbness in the arm and radiating to fingers.
3.Take mild muscle relaxant with anti inflammatory medicines. No need to worry.
4. Usually Vascular or heart complcations are immediate and this happens only the electric shock is strong.
Hope this information helps you.
Thanks for the consult.
Brief answer,
Pain in chest and numbness of arm after electric shock is due to muscular twitching and take mild muscle relaxant with anti inflammatory medicines.
Detailed Explanation.
1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned last night you received electric shock leads to muscle pain in chest and arm.
2. Electric shock leads to muscular twitching which leads to shoulder pain, chest pain and numbness in the arm and radiating to fingers.
3.Take mild muscle relaxant with anti inflammatory medicines. No need to worry.
4. Usually Vascular or heart complcations are immediate and this happens only the electric shock is strong.
Hope this information helps you.
I find this answer helpful
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