Question 1

what are the effects of electric shock to the back of the head?

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Electric shock: The effects of an electrical shock depends upon the amount of current and how long of a contact was made.
Mostly, small shocks cause some local tissue swelling and pain.  Unlikely to affect your brain as the way electricity runs is through the low resistance parts of the body.  Might get some neck pain, some neuralgias of the scalp. Again, effects depend upon the amount of current really.

Question 2

electric shock running down my lower back?

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Pinched nerve: See your Family Doctor, chiropractor or an urgent care to get relief. Most pinched nerves can heal on their own but you should watch for any weakness in the legs.

Question 3

i have horrible shocking pain in my lower back when i lay down to sleep.it does not usually hurt in the day time, but is like electric shock at night?

Accepted Answer

Back pain is common : in humans. Could it be related to your bed? Seek medical attention if not better in 2 wks or increases in intensity. Keep moving, walking,look up back stretches and be gentle with yourself.

Question 4

what causes throbbing, electric shock pain traveling up spine?

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: You will probably need a MRI of lower back. Consult a orthopedist and or a neurologist.

Question 5

i have tingling electric shock in my lower back thighs and abdomen.?

Accepted Answer

Do you have pain?: Tingling sensations may be from irritation of nerves in the affected body part. If you have pain, the nerve may be irritated from the spine. Some vitamin deficiencies can also cause this problem.

Question 6

what could be the cause of the electric shock pain i have in my head and pain i experience down spine when i bend my head backwards?

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Lhermitt's sign: Also known as the barber chair phenomena can be seen with neck flexion or extension. It is seen in a number of conditions including, MS, Behcets Disease, Chiari Malformation, Vitamin B12 deficiency, cervical trauma, cervical disc disorders, cervical spondylosis. In short any condition that can effect the dorsal columns of the spinal cord. A thorough neurological history, and exam is in order

Question 7

please help! i have this electric shock feeling in the back of my neck and it shoots up to the top of my head. what is it?

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MULTIPLE CAUSES.: Most serious ican think of is pinched nerve but very unlikely. Atypical migraine-unlikely if daily. Arthritis in neck-would expect more non electric pain. How long have you had it? Does your head feel like being squeezed? Getting better or worse?    Do not anticipate anything serious but visit to pcp should help ease your concern.

Question 8

my boyfriend keeps getting an electric shock pain in his back when one spot on his spine in the middle of his back is touched. what's wrong with him?

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Mid back pain: Without more clinical information, it's difficult to say what the precise diagnosis is. Based on the limited information, it does sound like he is experiencing some sort of irritation or inflammation of his spine. It could be as benign as muscular strain and as serious as a thoracic cord compression. If he's experiencing symptoms down his legs, i would have him seek a formal medical evaluation.

Question 9

i hav extreme itchiness nd feel stinging and pricking rxn on my back,it fils like electric shock each time i hav increase in body temp. or fil nervous?

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Pruritis: There are various causes of such itching including dryness,liver,kidney,thyroid,hematologic ,dermatologic diseases,allergies. If your pruritis is persistent and severe, your physician will order the appropriate tests for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

i feel something like an electric shock in the back of my head when moving my neck to the right..it's been two days now any help pls?!

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PATIENCE AND: GENTLE MASSAGE, NECK EXERCISES YOU CAN FIND ONLINE. UNLIKELY TO BE SERIOUS AT THIS AGE.

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