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Body Twitching

Mild muscular contractions in the region or uncontrolled twitching of a group of muscles serviced by a single motor nerve fiber induce muscle twitching. Muscle twitches are insignificant and can go unrecognized. Some indicate a neurological system disease. A few common causes of body twitching are stress and anxiety, physical activity, excessive dehydration, and nutritional deficiency.

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I am a 37-year-old male weighing 435 lbs, and I often have twitching in my face and my body. Is it due to ALS?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male weighing 435 lbs. My height is 5 feet 10 inches. I have a severe issue I am dealing with and need help. It has been more than a year since this has started. It began with facial twitching, then moved on to full body twitching, and it began shortly after I got CO...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern and would explain that sensory symptoms like vibration are not a sign of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), which is a pure motor disorder. As there is no muscle weakness, there is no reason to panic. However, I suggest performing nerve condu...  Read Full »

I have body twitching and pain in my fingers. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, Over the last few months, I have been dealing with body-wide twitching, arm sensations, and, recently, hand pain, particularly in my thumbs and between my thumb and index finger. An EMG was conducted with normal motor nerves and minor ulnar neuropathy on my left arm. It came normal. I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know further details about your symptoms: 1. Since when you started to have body twitching? 2. These twitchings occur in which part of the body? 3. Are the twitchings visible or only felt by yourself? 4. In which arm and part of that arm do you fe...  Read Full »

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