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Muscle twitching
From Healthscout's partner site on chronic pain, HealthCentral.com
Muscle twitches are fine movements of a small area of muscle. Alternative Names
Muscle fasciculation; Fasciculations of muscle Considerations Muscle twitching is caused by minor muscle contractions in the area, or uncontrollable twitching of a muscle group that is served by a single motor nerve fiber. Muscle twitches are minor and often go unnoticed. Some are common and normal. Others are signs of a nervous system disorder. Common Causes
![]() Nervous system conditions that can cause muscle twitching:
Symptoms that suggest a nervous system disorder include:
Review Date: 03/21/2010 A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
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