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How Long Do Electric Shock Injuries Take To Get Cured?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: My son was electric shocked yesterday, this morning he has total numbness in that arm, two fingers are tingly, suggestions? How long will this last?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer: I need futher details. Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. See electric shock injuries can be fatal. So I need a few more details to help you better. 1. Probably it must be AC shock. Still if any other tell me 2. For how long was he in contact with the electricity ? 3. Did he fell down by thrust? 4. Any unconscious followedcby the event? Any Bleed or Seizure? 5. Any history of any cardiac event following electric shock? 6. Was he taken to hospital? What treatment was offered to him and did they do any ECG? 7. Any burn by electric shock? Any electricity entry or exit point noticeable? I would be able to help you better with these details, preferably answer in point wise manner only.
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How Long Do Electric Shock Injuries Take To Get Cured?

Brief Answer: I need futher details. Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. See electric shock injuries can be fatal. So I need a few more details to help you better. 1. Probably it must be AC shock. Still if any other tell me 2. For how long was he in contact with the electricity ? 3. Did he fell down by thrust? 4. Any unconscious followedcby the event? Any Bleed or Seizure? 5. Any history of any cardiac event following electric shock? 6. Was he taken to hospital? What treatment was offered to him and did they do any ECG? 7. Any burn by electric shock? Any electricity entry or exit point noticeable? I would be able to help you better with these details, preferably answer in point wise manner only.