What causes muscular twitches?
599436
A nerve impulse in the brain it is not easy to control so talk to your doctor about it.
624247
Twitching can happen because of stimulants (over stimulation of the nervous system).  If you drink a lot caffeinated beverages, you might want to try skipping them for a while and see if it goes away.\n\nAlso, as someone else suggested, also try taking vitamins to help aid your body's health and nervous system.
786729
i would imagine that it's because your body wants to breathe, therefore causing the involuntary movement, but you don't want to breathe, which results in the voluntary contraction of your muscles. this, in turn, would cause a twitch-like movement. although honestly... i think somebody is cheating at the "hold-your-breath" game.
883424
When ur eyes twitch this means ur not sleeping well..... its lack of sleep... it happened to me, and i asked the doctor, she said its lack of sleeep///// its nto a problem.... dont wory, just try sleepin 8hrs everyday
535088
These small muscle twitches are called 'fasciculations'.  They can be caused by a neurologic injury, but are usually a sign of one or more vitamin/mineral deficiencies (which are very common with modern diets/processed foods).\n\nLow levels of magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B6 and vitamin B1 have the potential to cause fasiculations because their 'biochemical functions' overlap with each other.\n\nTry a quality multi-mineral supplement and a B-complex supplement.\n\nYou want about 300-600 milligrams of Magnesium (Mg) in one of these forms: Mg citrate, Mg glycinate or Mg gluconate.\n\nPotassium (400-1000 milligrams) and calcium (600-800 milligrams) should be as potassium citrate and calcium citrate.\n\nCod Liver Oil is a good source of Vitamin D - take enough to get about 2000 IU of vitamin D per day.\n\nTake the supplements in 'divided' doses' with your meals.\n\n\nAlso, increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables (at least 5-7 servings per day) and have at least 3 servings per day of 'true' whole grains (not junk cereals - even the ones that say 'whole grains').\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
119426
A neuromuscular imbalance occurs when muscles and their nerve supply do not function equally on two sides of a joint, the body, a bone, etc. It often causes pain and/or postural problems. But then, sometimes poor posture is the cause of the neuromuscular imbalance to begin with.\n\nOne EXTREME example of a neuromuscular imbalance would be neuromuscular scoliosis, where the muscles and nerves on one side of the spine do not function the same as the same set of muscles on the opposite side.  There are other causes for scoliosis too though.\n\nAs a massage therapist I see people with neuromuscular imbalances quite often.  I can usually tell just by how they stand that they have something going on...one shoulder higher than the other, one hip higher, head tipped to one side, etc.
275870
it can cause major muscle spasms... its not something you want to over dose on.  Check with your doctor before takeing potassium its a Rx medicine.
423268
The treatment would depend on why she is having muscle spasms. Are they due to trauma/injury? If so, mom_overboard's reccommendations are good. It is also possible that it could be a nutritional imbalance related to potassium, sodium, or calcium levels. the only way to determine if this is the problem is to see a physician & have lab work drawn(chemistry analysis).
448579
Usually due to a chemical imbalance in the muscle.
1049181
It's probably stress or caffiene. I take multiple vitamins everyday, and I get eye twitches that drive me nuts! My problem was curbed by cutting down on the caffiene and stress a bit.
121290
i have to know all the symptoms in detail, but in most of the cases muscle atrophy results from a muscle injury,Immobility, or can be a result and symptom of other diseases such as Diabetes and Tuberculosis.  There are likely to be other possible causes, such as chronic conditions and syndromes (Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome)  but those mentioned at the begining are the most common.
888074
An eye twitch is usually harmless. Rarely, a twitching eyelid can be a symptom of a muscle or nerve disorder. But in such cases, eyelid twitching is usually accompanied by other symptoms.\n\nThe cause of eye twitch isn't known. But it may be associated with fatigue, stress or caffeine. You may be able to relieve eye twitch by gently massaging the affected eyelid. To do this, move your index finger back and forth from the inner to the outer part of the lid for approximately one minute. Use the same amount of pressure that you use on a computer keyboard. Massage may be more effective if you first use a warm, wet compress on the eyelid for 10 minutes.
1013446
The precise cause of the twitching is unknown, and, in fact, it's not known if it's a disease of the motor nerves, the muscles, or the neuromuscular junction. However, anxiety is cleary a major contributing factor in many cases, and a high level of psychological stress appears to be a factor in others. Another factor that seems to be common in many cases is a history of regular strenuous exercise. Attention deficit disorder or a related disorder may be a contributing factor, and people with essential tremor appear to have a greater than normal likelihood of developing BFS. In addition, there are likely other genetic and environmental factors that make the patient more susceptible to Twitching.
876843
It can be several things. The most probable is magnesium or potassium deficit or restless leg syndrome
535499
An eyelid twitch can be caused by fatigue, stress, or even caffeine. They can continue on and off for days and will eventually stop. \n\nRelax, cut the caffeine intake and relax.
342437
Eyelid twitches/spasms are generally caused by muscle fatigue.  It may be due to eye strain from such conditions as poor lighting, lack of sleep, undiagnosed vision problem or a need for a new lens prescription.  Potassium, as in bananas, is a better treatment for muscle spasms (and cramping) than calcium because while calcium helps regulate muscle contraction, potassium helps regulate both muscle contraction AND muscle excitability.
146729
When any of your muscles jump, they are spasming.  There is a saying - if it spasms, feed it magnesium.  You have four major minerals in your body: calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium that need to be in balance.  Magnesium has a function in transmitting nerve impulses - I think of it like having insulation over an electrical wire - like the one to a light bulb.  Without the insulation (or with low magnesium) your nerve impulses jump around the room (or your body) and cause spasming.\n\nTake 500mg to 1000 mg magnesium at night and see if it helps.  It should also help relax you and help you to sleep better.