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Could The Labrynthitis And Vertigo Be Due To An Electric Shock?

i was shocked by 440 amps last week. a few days later i became extremely dizzy, the hospital said i had labrynthitis and vertigo. i had forgotten about the shock. could it have something to do with it. my heart rate also went down on the way to the hosp and i was given something twice to bring it up.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history of 440 volt electric shock about 1 week ago and now you developed vertigo, cardiac problem and so on...

The most probable cause can be due to neuronitis or affection of the vestibule or semicircular canals in the internal ears.
I would advise you the following.
Consult Neuro-otologist, get further clinical evaluation, investigations and treatment for the dizziness.
Get thorough cardiac checkup done to rule out any cardiac problems due to which you are suffering.
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Could The Labrynthitis And Vertigo Be Due To An Electric Shock?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history of 440 volt electric shock about 1 week ago and now you developed vertigo, cardiac problem and so on... The most probable cause can be due to neuronitis or affection of the vestibule or semicircular canals in the internal ears. I would advise you the following. Consult Neuro-otologist, get further clinical evaluation, investigations and treatment for the dizziness. Get thorough cardiac checkup done to rule out any cardiac problems due to which you are suffering.