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About 3 to 4 weeks ago i was electrically shocked. i went to the er that night. they said everything was fine, checked my heart and everything. but for the past few days i've been having mild chest pain and shortness of breath. should i be worried?

Q: about 3 to 4 weeks ago i was electrically shocked. i went to the er that night. they said everything was fine, checked my heart and everything. but for the past few days i've been having mild chest pain and shortness of breath. should i be worried?

: Most likely the chest pain and difficulty breathing is secondary to post-traumatic emotional distress, and unlikely, due to an organic injury. First, have your physician examine you, and if physically cleared, get some counseling to enhance your recovery.

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Most likely the chest pain and difficulty breathing is secondary to post-traumatic emotional distress, and unlikely, due to an organic injury. First, have your physician examine you, and if physically cleared, get some counseling to enhance your recovery.

Answered 3/21/2022

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A member asked:

About 3 to 4 weeks ago i was electrically shocked. i went to the er that night. they said everything was fine, checked my heart and everything. but for the past few days i've been having mild chest pain and shortness of breath. should i be worried?

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