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I get electric shock sometimes when i touch someone or metallic things especially in shopping malls. it scares me, could i have a problem ?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Electric shock: This is merely the discharge of static electricity that you build up. Touching anything metal causes this to discharge and that is how you feel the electric sensation.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I get electric shock sometimes when i touch someone or metallic things especially in shopping malls. it scares me, could i have a problem ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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