Understanding Muscle Twitches: Could They Indicate ALS Symptoms?
Muscle twitching I have recently been experiencing muscle twitching in various parts of my body, particularly in my arms. The twitching occurs intermittently, and it seems to stop when I change positions. After some research, I found that muscle twitching can also be a symptom of...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: There are many types of muscle twitching, including muscle fasciculation, muscle myokymia, muscle spasm, and muscle myoclonus, among others (which are difficult to translate into Chinese). The causes are numerous, with the most common being stress, electrolyte imbalances, ...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Could They Indicate ALS Symptoms?
Understanding Eyelid Muscle Spasms: Causes and Connections
Eyelid muscle spasms Hello doctor, my left lower eyelid has been twitching for over a year. The twitching is subtle enough that people around me notice it, but I don't feel it myself. When it's more pronounced, I can see my eyelid twitching when I look at things. Occasi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your eyelid twitching may initially be attributed to benign muscle fasciculation, with common causes including exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Among these, prolonged exercise is one of the primary reasons for muscle twitching. Additionally, c...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Muscle Spasms: Causes and Connections
Understanding Fasciculations: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps in Diagnosis
Fasciculation Hello Doctor: I often experience intermittent involuntary tremors in my body and facial muscles, and sometimes I feel a lack of strength. However, I still maintain a routine of strength training at the gym twice a week. I have been under the care of a neurologist at...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The motor neuron disease you are concerned about generally involves upper motor neurons in the brain and lower motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord. When motor neurons become damaged, our muscles do not receive adequate nutrients and chemicals, which can lead to ...[Read More] Understanding Fasciculations: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps in Diagnosis
Understanding Muscle Fasciculations: Causes, Effects, and Treatment Options
Fasciculation Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask if prolonged muscle fasciculations can have any effects. I have been experiencing random muscle twitches throughout my body for over a year now. I have been visiting a neurologist regularly for a year, and I have undergone bloo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The exact cause of muscle fasciculations is still unclear. They can occur after exercise, during acute viral infections, due to anxiety, or as a result of medication use. Among these, prolonged exercise is one of the primary causes of muscle fasciculations. Common medicati...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Fasciculations: Causes, Effects, and Treatment Options
Muscle Twitches and Weakness: Understanding Neurological Concerns
Muscle twitching and a feeling of weakness? Hello, Doctor: I often experience involuntary muscle twitching throughout my body, including my facial cheekbones, and sometimes I feel weakness in my right hand. Recently, I visited the hospital for an examination and discussed my conc...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the muscle instability symptoms you mentioned are primarily related to exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. If there are only muscle fasciculations without significant muscle atrophy, it is usually caused by neuroinflamm...[Read More] Muscle Twitches and Weakness: Understanding Neurological Concerns
Understanding Persistent Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns
Muscle twitching for several consecutive days, lasting for a few hours each day? Dear Doctor, My wife suddenly informed me last Saturday night that she was experiencing muscle twitching in her upper arm. After observing the condition for several hours without any relief, we wen...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
There are many causes for muscle twitching, among which electrolyte imbalances, anemia, dehydration, and radiculopathy are common. The diagnosis of benign fasciculation syndrome is typically made after excluding electrolyte imbalances, anemia, and neuromuscular issues. As for amy...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Fasciculations: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Fasciculation Hello, Doctor: Over the past two months, I have been experiencing intermittent muscle twitching in various parts of my body, sometimes in my arms, calves, thighs, and buttocks. I am very concerned about whether this could indicate any serious illness. During this tw...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) you mentioned, such as fasciculations, are indicative of lower motor neuron (LMN) involvement, which affects motor neurons located in the brainstem and spinal cord. This is typically accompanied by muscle atrophy, often s...[Read More] Understanding Fasciculations: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Understanding ALS Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Advice
Suspected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? I have been experiencing headaches since the beginning of last month. After the headaches subsided, I noticed weakness in my left hand, along with occasional soreness and numbness in my fingers, although it's not very pronounced...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, regarding the muscle twitching associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it's difficult to convey the actual sensation. In the clinic, visible muscle fasciculations can be observed, but the feelings of soreness and numbness are not characteristic of ALS. As...[Read More] Understanding ALS Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Ear Twitches: When to See a Neurologist
Ear twitching I have been experiencing twitching in the area above and around my ear for the past few days. I'm not sure what the cause is; which specialist should I see?
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Generally, it is small muscle fasciculations occurring, similar to eyelid twitching or muscle spasms. If there are no functional deficits such as numbness, abnormal sensations, or muscle weakness, one can initially observe the condition. However, if the twitching becomes more fre...[Read More] Understanding Ear Twitches: When to See a Neurologist
Muscle Twitches and Cramps: Seeking Solutions for Unexplained Symptoms
Muscle issues There are involuntary muscle twitches throughout my body, especially around the left rib area where the contractions, twitching, and tightness are particularly severe. I am unable to sleep. I consulted a neurologist who prescribed muscle relaxants, but they have not...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Generally, benign muscle fasciculations occur without a specific cause or as a simple response to overuse of the muscles. They are also common in individuals who experience stress and have difficulty relaxing. This is due to an increase in neurotransmitters that control muscle co...[Read More] Muscle Twitches and Cramps: Seeking Solutions for Unexplained Symptoms
Understanding Tennis Elbow Symptoms and Associated Tremors
Symptoms of tennis elbow? Hello, Doctor! Description of symptoms: For the past two months, I have experienced occasional weakness between my left elbow and wrist. Sometimes, I also feel sensations of cold and heat (similar to the feeling of numbness in hands and feet after a pe...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
After intense exercise, it is common to experience temporary localized muscle weakness and slight muscle twitching; however, these symptoms should naturally improve after rest. As for sensations of cold or heat, it is important to pay attention to the location of these sensations...[Read More] Understanding Tennis Elbow Symptoms and Associated Tremors
Muscle Twitches and Right Foot Tingling: Possible Neurological Causes
Muscle twitching accompanied by a tingling sensation in the right foot? Hello Doctor: For the past month or so, I have started experiencing muscle twitching. Initially, it only occurred in my legs, about every 2 to 3 days. However, recently it has also appeared in my upper limbs ...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
This situation is somewhat similar to muscle fasciculations, which are involuntary twitches of the skeletal muscles. If this symptom occurs alongside decreased tendon reflexes, muscle atrophy, or muscle weakness, it typically indicates a lower motor neuron disease. This can invol...[Read More] Muscle Twitches and Right Foot Tingling: Possible Neurological Causes