Your Life
Have you ever been going about your day when suddenly, for seemingly no apparent reason, your eye starts uncontrollably twitching. Twitches and spasms are most common in the thighs, calves, hands, arms, belly, ribcage, and the arches of your foot. They can involve part of a muscle, all of it, or a group of muscles. Doctors aren’t always sure why they happen, but a few common triggers can set them off. Eye twitch is called myokymia. These random twitches, which can feel faint or really bug you, happen on the upper or lower lid. Triggers range from stress and smoking to wind, bright light, too much caffeine, and lack of sleep. Though annoying, the twitches are harmless and usually go away quickly, but they can come back over the next few days. Twitches that last more than a few days could be a sign of an eye issue, like dry eyes or glaucoma. They could also happen if you have a problem that affects movement in your face muscles. In rare cases, eye twitches can be a sign of brain or nerve disorders like Bell's palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Tourette's syndrome. But these conditions will cause other symptoms, too. Other reasons for muscle twitching includes low in electrolytes, lacking hydration, stress, too much caffeine, lack of sleep and exhaustion, being out of shape, and medication. Other more serious signs behind muscle twitching can include serotonin syndrome, kidney disease, early symptoms of ALS, pinched spinal nerve, neuropathy, and Issacs’ syndrome. If you’re worried, see your health provider.
Causes of Muscle Twitches and Spasms
by Danny Bonvissuto
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