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Medical Conditions - Benign Fasciculation Syndrome

Benign fasciculation syndrome is marked by constant tingling, numbness, and twitching in a single muscle or a group of muscles. Though the exact cause of benign fasciculation syndrome is unknown, it is being reported that viral infection, deficiency of magnesium or calcium, and anti-allergic drugs cause it. Anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants help in reducing the symptoms along with lifestyle changes.

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I have calf muscle spasm and twitches in the body without weakness. Is this ALS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have calf muscle spasm and twitches all over the body, and you do not have weakness, loss of muscle mass, and the duration of illness is around one year.

I get tremors in my chin that lasts only for a second. Is it something serious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From what you mentioned, you most likely have what is called benign fasciculation syndrome which is usually due to stress and anxiety.

Is muscle twitching in my hands and legs related to ALS?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your EMG (electromyography) is normal.

Can I have ALS if I feel burning sensations in my body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reassure you that your symptoms do not suggest ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). ALS is a motor disease that does not cause any sensory problems.

I am a 40-year-old male with anxiety, and I started getting fasiculations throughout my body. Is it BFS or ALS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your anxiety about ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) as fasciculations are not easy negligible.

What causes twitching symptoms all over the body?

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Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Can frequent fasciculations indicate benign fasciculation syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am so sorry that you are experiencing a combination of neurological problems.

What is the cause of thumb stiffness, muscle pain, and body twitch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your symptoms do not seem to be related to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Why is my whole body twitching after a week of left lower eyelid twitching

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and I would explain that there is nothing to worry about as long as there is no muscle wasting or weakness.

I get muscle twitches in my quad and calf muscles often with no pain. Could this be due to anxiety?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such muscle twitching can happen in few medical conditions like anxiety, motor neuron disease, nerve injury, benign fasciculation syndrome, and hyperthyroidism.

Answered By
Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

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