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Does Electrocution In An Accident Require A Medical Checkup?
I got shocked or electrocuted by wires coming out of a house today, the wires were suppose to go to an air conditioning unit and we're exposed, my question is should I go in and get checked a few people got me thinking, shock was on inside of right arm, bicep, for around 2 seconds
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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I really appreciate your concern, as long as the electric shock is concern, it is kind of thermal injury to muscle fiber, it is depends upon the intensity of the current and the time low voltage and small amount of current may not causes serious injury, if you do not have any burning sensation and discomfort then it is nothing to worry, no need to go and check anything hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, as long as the electric shock is concern, it is kind of thermal injury to muscle fiber, it is depends upon the intensity of the current and the time low voltage and small amount of current may not causes serious injury, if you do not have any burning sensation and discomfort then it is nothing to worry, no need to go and check anything hope this information helps.
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