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What Causes Electric Shock Like Sensation In Foot?
Question: I HAVE A NOW AND AGAIN PAIN LIKE A SMALL ELECTRIC SHOCK IN MY FOOT.THI GENERALLY OCCURS AT NIGHT AND WAKES ME UP.I HAVE HAD SOME RELIEF BY USING ANTI ITCH CREMES BUT IT COMES AND GOES FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON.IS THERE SOME OINTMENT OUT THERE FOR RELIEF?
Brief Answer:
A nerve related cause likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small electric shock like pain in the foot that you have is likely to be due to a nerve related cause or methylcobalamin deficiency. This is not likely to be due to a local injury or infection. A topical ointment is not likely to help you. You need to start with Vitamin B 12 supplements after getting the levels checked. A nerve root compression at the level of spine also needs to be ruled out.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
A nerve related cause likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small electric shock like pain in the foot that you have is likely to be due to a nerve related cause or methylcobalamin deficiency. This is not likely to be due to a local injury or infection. A topical ointment is not likely to help you. You need to start with Vitamin B 12 supplements after getting the levels checked. A nerve root compression at the level of spine also needs to be ruled out.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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