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What Causes An Electric Shock Like Feeling In The Stomach?

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Posted on Sat, 7 Mar 2015
Question: I have an electric shock feeling in the middle left of my stomach. It's been happening for about a week now and is very frequent. Any idea what this may be?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Sounds like disc prolapse

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
I think I will be able to help you.

The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a thoracolumbar spondylosis or disc.
In This condition, the disc between the vertebra in the backbone gets displaced and starts compressing the nerve that comes out of the backbone leading to pain and tingling and numbness.
In your case it is high leading to the shock like sensation

I would suggest an MRI of the back. (MRI DL spine)

Meanwhile a prescription of PPI like omeprazole 2 mg once a day, with pregabalin should help you

Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (47 minutes later)
If the MRI confirms this what can be done to fix it?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Depends on the extent of the problem

Detailed Answer:
It will depend entirely on the extent of the condition
If tit is mild, tablets may help
If its more severe, physiotherapy may also be needed
In severest cases, surgery is sometimes needed.

I hope that helps
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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What Causes An Electric Shock Like Feeling In The Stomach?

Brief Answer: Sounds like disc prolapse Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal I have read your query I think I will be able to help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a thoracolumbar spondylosis or disc. In This condition, the disc between the vertebra in the backbone gets displaced and starts compressing the nerve that comes out of the backbone leading to pain and tingling and numbness. In your case it is high leading to the shock like sensation I would suggest an MRI of the back. (MRI DL spine) Meanwhile a prescription of PPI like omeprazole 2 mg once a day, with pregabalin should help you Best of luck Dr Mittal