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What Causes Electric Shock Like Vibrations On Left Side Of Body?
Question: Hi since a week I feel electric shocks emerge from the left side of my body (close to my ovaries, I think). It was quite amusing at first, but the last day or 2 the shocks are quite painful and unpleasant. The shocks occur when I suddenly move or bend over. I'm otherwise fine, and not in pain, I eat and sleep well, no fever or anything like that. I have booked an appointment to see my GP in a couple of days, but I wonder if it needs urgent attention?
Brief Answer:
It can wait a few more days.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
It is good that you have fixed an appointment with your GP, as a physical exam is necessary to check for other signs which might indicate an infection like pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, intestinal obstruction etc which might need more tests.
Whether that can wait for a couple more days till the appointment, yes I think it can judging from the evolution in time and the characteristics of pain. Causes to seek more immediate attention would include if the pain became constant and of a growing intensity, if you develop other symptoms such as fever, vomiting etc. Otherwise it can wait some more days.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
It can wait a few more days.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
It is good that you have fixed an appointment with your GP, as a physical exam is necessary to check for other signs which might indicate an infection like pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, intestinal obstruction etc which might need more tests.
Whether that can wait for a couple more days till the appointment, yes I think it can judging from the evolution in time and the characteristics of pain. Causes to seek more immediate attention would include if the pain became constant and of a growing intensity, if you develop other symptoms such as fever, vomiting etc. Otherwise it can wait some more days.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you will feel better soon.
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you will feel better soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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