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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Hand After Accidently Getting Electrocuted

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Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Question: My 17 year old granddaughter just had an electrical shock from a lamp and is experiencing some numbness in her hand and lower arm. Is there anything we should do?
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Just wait and watch

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query and i can understand your concern.
Dont worry. The electric shop what is your grand father got is very mild.Numbness stays for sometime and goes off. No need of medication as of now.

If he haas any minor burns may be treated with topical antibiotic ointment and dressings.If not then dont bother.If he is stable means he is normal.

If numbness is not reduced even after a day then you may need to see a doctor.

Thank you
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Hand After Accidently Getting Electrocuted

Brief Answer: Just wait and watch Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for the query and i can understand your concern. Dont worry. The electric shop what is your grand father got is very mild.Numbness stays for sometime and goes off. No need of medication as of now. If he haas any minor burns may be treated with topical antibiotic ointment and dressings.If not then dont bother.If he is stable means he is normal. If numbness is not reduced even after a day then you may need to see a doctor. Thank you Take care Regards Dr Priyanka