Every now and then, there are several people who have been curious and confused about Muscle Twitching, its causes and effects and had been asking many questions regarding it. Here are some of the frequently asked questions regarding muscle twitching:

1. What is muscle twitching?

Muscle twitching is the involuntary movement of small areas of muscles visible under the skin. It is also known as fasciculations. There is no pain experienced with muscle twitching and does not affect much a person's activities. It takes place when the muscle is at rest and goes away when the particular muscle is moved.

2. What are the major areas in the body where muscle twitching takes place?

Oftentimes, muscle twitching takes place around the eyelids, at the arms and legs although in can affect any part of the body depending on the patient's condition.

3. Are muscle twitching all over the body an indication of a disease?

Muscle twitching as a symptom is not indicative of a particular disease but several laboratory tests may be of help to determine the appropriate condition of the patient. There are several diseases related to muscle twitching all over the body (neuro diseases) but majority of the reported cases are benign after producing normal results from laboratory tests.

4. What is the cure for muscle twitching?

The cure for muscle twitching highly depends on the condition of the patient. Oftentimes, muscle twitches may be due to pressure and stress. If that is the case, then sufficient rest and relaxation may do the thing. Anxiety may also aggravate the intensity of muscle twitching so the best cure for muscle twitching is curing anxiety. The truth is, there is no drug that is known to cure muscle twitching.

5. Who is the perfect person who can help me?

If you are much concerned with your muscle twitching, the best one to approach is a medical professional specifically a neurologist who specializes in muscles and nerves. They may refer you to another doctor or specialist for cases involving severe anxiety.

There are still several questions that are asked regarding muscle twitching or fasciculations. More will be posted soon so please be updated. For your questions and suggestions feel free to comment.