I have shocked myself from the 120v outlet several times when i was a toddler. Are there any known permenant pysiological side effects that you know of?
2006-07-09 17:18:16 · 18 answers · asked by Empty Skies 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, memory loss. I shocked myself once by sticking a knife into the toaster, while it was still plugged in, to retreive the toast that didn't pop out. This was when I was in grade school and I still have problems remembering things. If I don't write it down, the second I think of it, it's gone!
2006-07-09 18:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 8⤊ 3⤋
For a toddler to be shocked, I don't know if there would be permanent side effects. Maybe ask a doctor?
I was shocked by a popcorn popper once when I was a kid (about 8 or 9). I unplugged it with butter on my hands, and I felt a zing go through that hand and up my arm. That arm was sore for awhile (a few hours) after.
2006-07-10 00:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by curious one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the voltage but the amps that do the damage.
If it was just the paperclip in the outlet, the likelyhood of damage is slim.
Electricity can do damage to you, basically internal burns. Depending on what got burned, there my be long term side effects. The best way to know if anything happened is working back with your doctor.
2006-07-10 01:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by Don't look too close! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I shocked myslef many times as a kid being fascinated with electronics and such. Also I worked as an electrician for a while and I even got hit with a 240v line... but in the multiple dozens of times I have been shocked, I have yet to experience any long lasting effects from it...
And I have not heard of such a thing..
2006-07-10 00:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by Zachariah D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got shocked by 220 volts and had a throbbing erection for about 6 hours after.
2006-07-10 00:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I get shocked about 3 times a day and I am fine.
No I get shocked about 3 times a day and I am fine.
No I get shocked about 3 times a day and I am fine.
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2006-07-10 00:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was shocked several times as a child, as far as I know there is no permanent damage. I am afraid of getting shocked again, so Im more careful now though.
-Punkin
2006-07-10 00:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Wonko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got 240v from a carnival ride when I was 17. It was very ...... electrifying, to say the least. I know of no permanent side effects it caused (30 years later).
2006-07-10 00:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dismantle a cigarette lighter that uses a spark to ignite the gas, you can carry around a fun little toy with you. As the infomercials always say, "Shock all your friends!"
2006-07-10 00:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by David A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I got a 240v shock for lass than a second when I was younger. It gave me no problems, in fact it was kind of a thrill. I haven't tried it again though.
2006-07-10 00:25:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋