Physiological twitches occur due to involuntary contraction of the fibers of the muscle. It has many causes, such as overexertion, lack of sleep, excess caffeine intake, calcium deficiency, magnesium deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, and dehydration. Having lifestyle changes by doing regular exercise and taking a balanced diet helps to manage it.
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Why do I have muscle twitches in the erector spinae while lying?
Query: Hi doctor, I have muscle twitches in my erector spinae when I lie down and relax. Is this common, or could it be ALS? I am so afraid.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: Since when did you start experiencing these twitches? Are these twitches visible to family members or only felt by you (but not visible to others)? Do you n... Read Full »
What could be the twitches in body with no atrophy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I am concerned about the possibility of ALS/MND. My symptoms to my knowledge started around August 2018 whilst doing a nursing degree at university. I developed a trapped nerve in my left ulnar nerve after sitting an exam and this seemed to trigger the event... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or MND (motor neuron disease). You should know that there are a lot of benign causes underlying twitching (fasciculation), including anxiety, ... Read Full »
How to control the involuntary movement of lips?
Query: Hello doctor, Whenever I talked to someone face to face, my left half of the upper lip moved more than the rest of the lips. I got conscious of it. It happens more when I get conscious. I feel it is in my mind and I can totally control it but I lose patience. Some days it is better, and some days i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the concern behind your query. It looks like there may have been some twitching/tremors of your upper lips due to some stress, anxiety or tiredness. It appears that gradually you have been overthinking about it leading to a vicious cycle of more str... Read Full »
Will vitamin B12 deficiency result in random twitches?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old male. I am inquiring about some symptoms that I have been having for about two weeks. I have had random muscle twitches throughout the day. It seems to have started in my right biceps. Sometimes, I will feel it in my left biceps, back of my leg, and calf. I was rece... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes of muscle twitches, the common ones being anxiety, low potassium and also low sodium. In fact, muscle twitches can occur despite all the parameters being normal as well. Since, you said you were admitted for low sodium level, may I ask if the do... Read Full »
Can ALS present without weakness and muscle loss?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried I have ALS. I had foot pain on both feet, maybe two years ago for months. Then I started having abdominal pain or spasms a year and a half ago. I noticed when my stomach hurt, my calf (right mainly) would have spasm and felt tight. I went to the ER, thinking I had a blood... Read Full »
Answer: 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. Please tell me, when do you feel spasm mostly daytime or nocturnal or early in the morning? How long it conti... Read Full »
What is the cause of my persistent twitches all over the body?
Query: Hello doctor, About one month ago, I started to get twitches all over my body. Everywhere from my toes and fingers to backs of my thighs, neck, and torso. They feel like small little zings and are present all day long. I have no idea why the twitching is happening. Things I have considered, I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some further details about your symptoms: Are these twitches visible by eyes? Or these only felt by you without being seen by eyes? Have you noticed what triggers these twitches? Like when being more anxious, empty stomach, cold weather, smoki... Read Full »
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