Title: Pain In Arm After Electric Shock: Should I Be Worried?
Headings: Pain In Arm After Electric Shock: Should I Be Worried?
Pain In Arm After Electric Shock: Should I Be Worried?
What is pain in the arm after electric shock?
What if I have swelling in my arm?
Broken arm
What affects the severity pain in the arm after an electric shock?
Symptoms
Diagnosis and tests for pain in the arm after electric shock
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Content: What affects the severity pain in the arm after an electric shock? The factors that will affect the severity of pain resulting include: The amperage of the electrical current
The pathway that the electric current takes as it passes through a person’s arm and whether it damages tissue, muscle and/or bone
The length of time that a victim was in contact with the electrical source
A victim’s health and/or medical condition prior to suffering an electric shock
The type of electrical current that’s involved (e.g., direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC))
Symptoms
If you suffer any the following symptoms associated with arm pain, then you should seek immediate medical attention: Burns
Loss of consciousness
Numbness
Tingling (the feeling often described as “pins and needles”)
Paralysis
Confusion
Seizures
Swelling
Diagnosis and tests for pain in the arm after electric shock
When you seek medical attention, your doctor will conduct a physical examination and ask about how your injury occurred and for details about your medical history. Your doctor may also order one or more of the following tests to assist in diagnosing the nature of your injury: Electrocardiogram or ECG to check your heart
CT scans
X-rays (which will detect fractures or dislocations)
Check your blood count
Run blood and/or urine tests for the presence of muscle enzymes that are indicative of electric shock-related muscle injury
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