Muscle twitching

These short, sudden movements- called medically called falling asleep or caution- occur in many people. They belong to a normal transition between waxing and sleep. As a rule, no treatment is necessary.

If babies or toddlers flinch strongly with small stimuli, a rare, inheritable starting disease can be put behind. The reaction looks dramatic, but is usually harmless. To be on the safe side, you should go to the pediatrician for clarification in the next few days.

If twitching occurs for no apparent reason - sometimes together with slow, involuntary movements - this can indicate an inheritable movement disorder. Two examples are the essential myoclone or the myoclone dystonia, which also leads to long-lasting muscle cramps. A neurological clarification will be recommended in the next few days.

Grimassing, frowning or braking heads-often accompanied by sudden sounds-can be tics or signs of Tourette syndrome. Medications, such as for the treatment of ADHD, can also trigger such reactions. In rare cases, there is a form of epilepsy behind it. If the twitches occur frequently or the consciousness has changed, a doctor's visit should take place on the same day. Otherwise, an appointment in the next few weeks is enough.

A twitching of the eye - one -sided or on both sides - is usually harmless and occurs in tiredness or stress. A blinzel-tic is also possible. Epilepsy is rarely behind it. If twitching becomes more frequent or noticeable, it should be clarified by a doctor. In the short term, it can help to cover and relax the closed eyes with your hands.

The restless legs syndrome manifests itself by tingling, pulling or strong urge to move in the legs-often at rest and especially before falling asleep. A visit to the doctor is recommended in the next few days. Movement in the evening, massages or warm foot baths can often help temporarily.

If individual muscle twitches occur in isolation on the arms or legs without the consciousness being affected, it can be a focal epilepsy. A visit to the doctor should take place on the same day if possible.

If the whole body or larger parts of the body are twitching rhythmically and the person concerned is passed out, this can indicate an epileptic seizure, a febrile seizure or other acute conditions. Circulatory disorders or cardiac arrhythmias can also be triggered. In the event of unconsciousness or unexplained symptoms, the emergency doctor should be called immediately - unless it is a well -known epilepsy with a typical course.

If twitches occur together with paralysis, deaf feelings, language or visual disturbances, serious causes such as a stroke, brain hemorrhage or inflammation of the brain can be present. If the headache or consciousness is added, the emergency doctor should be informed immediately. Otherwise, neurological clarification should take place promptly.

In people with diabetes, muscle twitching can indicate hypoglycaemia. If the person is conscious, sugar intake, for example, helps quickly, for example in the form of glucose or juice. In the event of unconsciousness, an emergency doctor should be called immediately.

A striking tremor when stretching out the arms - often like a wing strike - can indicate severe liver damage such as cirrhosis with jaundice and fatigue. A visit to the doctor on the same day is strongly recommended.

Some medication - such as antidepressants, parking agents, neuroleptics, antiepileptics or medium against asthma - can cause muscle twitching. If the medication has been prescribed by a doctor, the next visit to the doctor should be used to discuss the symptoms. In the case of self -bought preparations, a stop and medical advice makes sense.

Anyone who suddenly settles such drugs can develop withdrawal symptoms with muscle twitching. In this case, medical accompaniment is necessary. A visit to the family practice should take place on the same day.