Why Electric Shocks Occur during Menopause?

As a woman approaches menopause, she complaints about experiencing the sensations of electric shocks for a brief period of time. Such a shock has the capability to influence any part of her body including the head and/or the tissue layers beneath the skin. It has been seen that this menopausal symptom tends to occur just before a hot flash that is common in menopause in which you feel extremely hot.

In the 18th century, the Italian anatomist Luigi Galvani found a scientific proof of the existence of bioelectric force in the body’s living tissues. After this, several scientists have come up with the theories regarding the electricity in the human body. One of these theories states that in the central and peripheral nervous systems, electrical impulses are transmitted among nerves via electrically-charged salts in the ion channels. During menopause, this electrical quality is disturbed because of the effect of hormonal imbalance leading to abnormal electrical sensations.

I am sure you would be interested in learning more about this symptom. Therefore, continue reading!

• Symptoms How will you detect as to whether you are experiencing electric shocks? Well, for that, you need to know its symptoms first, so that you can reach to the causes followed by the effective treatment option. Listed below are its symptoms.
• Immediate electric sensations passing through certain parts of the head
• Sudden shock and streams of electricity running throughout the skin
• Experiencing a ‘zap’ or rushing impulse running under the skin
• Feeling of a rubber band cracking between the skin layers and muscles
 
• CausesDespite the fact that researchers still have not completely understood this menopausal symptom, they evidently have claimed that the sensations of electrical shocks are due to the fluctuating hormone levels during menopause.
  
  The main reason behind this is that the ebbs and flows directly affect the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Obviously, electricity tends to be present in the nervous system and so if that is impacted, shocks are inevitable. It is said that the changing level of estrogen influences the nerve tissue that probably leads to the sensations of electric shocks in women. In addition, some researchers assume that back firing of the neurons in the nervous system might cause electrical shocks during menopause.
  
  One of the main reproductive hormones, estrogen, when imbalanced during menopause also has the power to upset the hypothalamus in the brain. This leads to vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes before which electric shocks are experienced.
  
  Besides these hormonal changes, other causes, if they exist, are still to be known. A thorough study is going on in this regard taking into consideration food items, daily habits, and medical conditions. So, this list is yet to come, if any.
• TreatmentAlthough the symptom of electric shocks is yet to be fully understood, it has been observed that following the three-tier approach as in the case with the other symptoms of menopause is effective here too. So, as per the doctor’s suggestion, you need to start with the least risky option of lifestyle changes. Take the first step by changing the diet. Include items that are rich in Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E, Calcium, and Potassium. All these support the proper functioning of the nervous system. And yes, check out for the items that badly affect the nervous system such as caffeine and alcohol and avoid them completely. Then, step ahead and plan for some breathing exercises and meditation that can also give you relief to a great extent.
  
  Now, these changes, though effective, do not deal with the root cause of the problem. So, the next approach of alternative medicines comes into the picture, which is considered as the safest and most effective. This includes herbal support, acupuncture, and aromatherapy. Many women are of the opinion that combining these with the lifestyle changes promises an ideal outcome.
  
  Sometimes, these electric shocks can be of very serious nature. So, you just cannot take any risk by ignoring them. In that case, you might also feel that none of the above approaches is working. So, the only option or approach left for you is to consult a doctor for medical treatment that is the most risky than the other two.