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What Causes Tingling Of Arm After An Electric Shock?

Hi, My wife was placing a plug into a socket and a spark went off, which she felt rush up her arm . I think she received an electric shock . 3 hours later she is still feeling a tingly sensation in her arm. I am concerned and would like to know if this is serious and she needs to be assessed thoroughly by a doctor or whether the sensation wil go by the morning (in 12 hours time). We are also on holiday abroad so consulting a doctor will require us to find nearest medical centre. What would you advise? Do i not need be concerned and is this just normal to feel and will it go away in the morning and she will feel normal again (no long term effects) or is it serious and should I take her to the nearest medical centre as soon as possible? Thanks Dav
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I read carefully your question and understand your concern. In my opinion, her symptoms are related to a temporary nerve damage due to the high voltage of electricity. You should know that the nerves in the arm are really sensitive to low voltage discharges. High voltage discharges can cause temporary loss of function leading to numbness in that specific region.

But the situation is not concerning. There is no need to go to the ER. You just need to be patient and she will recover spontaneously. I would just advice to move the arm in order to help activate those nerves.

Hope you will find this answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr. Aida
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What Causes Tingling Of Arm After An Electric Shock?

Hi, I read carefully your question and understand your concern. In my opinion, her symptoms are related to a temporary nerve damage due to the high voltage of electricity. You should know that the nerves in the arm are really sensitive to low voltage discharges. High voltage discharges can cause temporary loss of function leading to numbness in that specific region. But the situation is not concerning. There is no need to go to the ER. You just need to be patient and she will recover spontaneously. I would just advice to move the arm in order to help activate those nerves. Hope you will find this answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, Dr. Aida