If you have persistent and chronic muscle twitching, a serious underlying medical condition may be the cause. Early intervention can often improve your long-term outlook and treatment options.
The spasms tend to subside without treatment within a few days. But you may need treatment if one of the more serious conditions is causing your muscle twitching. Depending on the particular diagnosis, your doctor may prescribe certain medications to ease symptoms.
These drugs include :. But there are some things you can do to lower your risk:. Follow these tips for eating a balanced diet :. Most adults require 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night to stay healthy. Sleep helps the body heal and recover and gives your nerves time to rest. To reduce the stress in your life, try relaxation techniques, like meditation , yoga , or Tai Chi.
Exercising at least three times per week is another great way to feel less stressed. Talking to a therapist can also help, whether in person or using online therapy sources.
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages or eating foods that contain caffeine. These foods and drinks may increase or promote muscle twitching. Nicotine is a mild stimulant that affects your central nervous system. Quitting smoking also helps lower your risk for other serious health problems. Involuntary muscle spasms can happen anywhere in the body, including the hands.
Twitching can last a few moments to hours. Some possible causes are…. Learn about hemifacial spasms, including potential treatment options. An eyelid twitch is when your eyelid muscles involuntarily spasm repetitively. The twitches are painless and harmless, but they may bother you. Drinking a glass of water between alcoholic beverages, as well as knowing your limit can be very helpful for the health of your eyes, and your overall health.
Other causes of minor eye twitching can include eye irritation, emotional stress, bright lights and even climate. Minor Eye Twitch : A minor eye twitch is typically triggered by factors like the ones listed above, stress, alcohol, sleep deprivation and will go away on its own after a few hours.
Hemifacial Spasm : A more violent type of eye twitching, which sometimes involves the entire side of the face, and may even affect things like talking and eating. Hemifacial spasms are usually caused by inflamed facial nerves, but may also result from a serious neurological problem.
They will perform a comprehensive eye exam to rule out eye diseases and conditions , such as dry eye or anything more serious. They should also check for other symptoms that may be accompanying the twitching eyelid, such as sensitivity to light, or twitching that involves other facial muscles. Very rarely, eyelid spasms are caused by a more serious brain or nerve disorder.
Chronic muscle spasms or frequent eye twitching may require some treatment. Talk to your eye doctor if you are concerned about eye twitching, or the overall health of your eyes. Another reason you may be experiencing eye twitching is the dryness associated with wearing contacts. A simple solution to eye twitching and dryness caused by contacts would be to just get rid of them altogether!
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Howard Adelson, D. Todd Adelson, D. Omar Awad, M. Getting enough sleep, avoiding too much caffeine, and eating healthy foods like lots of fruits and vegetables , can help prevent some muscle twitches. They're also good ways to stay healthy overall! Reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts.
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