A member asked:

I was electrocuted by an exposed wire on a wall switch. i was in contact for only a second or two. had some initial tingling in my hand that's gone away now. however, my arm is aching. should i be concerned?

Q: i was electrocuted by an exposed wire on a wall switch. i was in contact for only a second or two. had some initial tingling in my hand that's gone away now. however, my arm is aching. should i be concerned?

: Your arm muscles must have contracted for those seconds hence aching, will get better soon. Prevent further electrocution. Good luck. Hope it helps.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Padmashri Rastogi answered

Your arm muscles must have contracted for those seconds hence aching, will get better soon. Prevent further electrocution. Good luck. Hope it helps.

Answered 6/10/2021

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I was electrocuted by an exposed wire on a wall switch. i was in contact for only a second or two. had some initial tingling in my hand that's gone away now. however, my arm is aching. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Padmashri Rastogi answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

What medical condition could be the cause if the right arm and hand are numb, tingling, and sore?

A member asked:

I keep waking up with pain on my left side, burning in my shoulder blade, aches down my side and arm, an my hand is tingling ?

A member asked:

Numbness/tingling in arms and swelling/tightness in hands upon waking in morning. Alsoheavy aching spells in arms 4past2yrs. Doc is aware of it/unsure?

A member asked:

I am experiencing body aches, arm pain, hand pain and wrist pain. The following also describe me: Finger tingling, Hand numbness, Numbness or ting...

A member asked:

Arm and hand numb and tingling i had been turned around backwards for around an hour, my shoulder started hurting. I was sore for 2 days.On the 3rd morning i woke up in severe pain and could not move my arm or hand because of it.My brother had to drive me

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Left arm ache, left hand tingling, pain with deep breath left scapula and left anterior chest wall. Worse with lying down and activity of L UE. ?

What is causing the burning, tingling, aching sensation in my arms and hands?

Aching and tingling in right shoulder, down arm into hand, wrist and hand swelling female age 47

Both arms hands tingling/aching some weakness. Comes and goes weeks at a time. Upper back pain sometimes. Scared?

I got sore tingling sensation down both arms my hands have swollen and feel like they on fire and the bones are aching?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?