Symptoms commonly exhibited within the first few weeks to months after the electrical incident: Pain in extremities, CRPS. Anxiety, agitation, phobia, irritability, loss of recent memory, depression, insomnia, and fatigue. Cardiac arrhythmias, high blood pressure, chest pain.
It is possible for a diagnosis of zinc deficiency to be delayed or missed, because some symptoms, such as hair loss, loss of appetite, and weight loss, might be overlooked or attributed other conditions, such as stress or depression.
Itâs common for people with HIV or AIDS to have low levels of zinc, even before symptoms appear. In people with AIDS, low levels of zinc may be a result of poor absorption, medications, and loss of this important nutrient through vomiting or diarrhea.