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What Causes Involuntary Muscle Spasms?
Question: Hey. Question i have, i keep having these involuntary muscle spams, i suppose?
It'll occur randomly, i'm doing something and then i get this spasmp, for like 1 second. I could be standing up then i'll fall down if it's longer than 1 second. Recently, it's been growing more of an occurance than just one or two times.
I'm not exactly sure what it is, I've been to the doctor before and he didn't know what it was, so i'm kinda stumped to whether it's a nerve problem or something normal, doubtful, but i don't know.
Sitting down or doing something, then i get a shock and just tremble, if i'm holding something, i drop it .
What could this be
It'll occur randomly, i'm doing something and then i get this spasmp, for like 1 second. I could be standing up then i'll fall down if it's longer than 1 second. Recently, it's been growing more of an occurance than just one or two times.
I'm not exactly sure what it is, I've been to the doctor before and he didn't know what it was, so i'm kinda stumped to whether it's a nerve problem or something normal, doubtful, but i don't know.
Sitting down or doing something, then i get a shock and just tremble, if i'm holding something, i drop it .
What could this be
Brief Answer:
Go for few investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels
In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.
The treatment of most of the conditions is very easy and the condition will resolve on its own. In some cases, prescription medications might be needed to stop severe symptoms
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Go for few investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels
In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.
The treatment of most of the conditions is very easy and the condition will resolve on its own. In some cases, prescription medications might be needed to stop severe symptoms
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Thanks for the reply
Just to clarify, This isn't quite serious is it?
or i wouldn't know till i goto the doctor and partake in those tests?
Just to clarify, This isn't quite serious is it?
or i wouldn't know till i goto the doctor and partake in those tests?
Brief Answer:
It is not quite serious.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not quite serious but you have to consult your doctor and go through these tests.
Warm regards.
It is not quite serious.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not quite serious but you have to consult your doctor and go through these tests.
Warm regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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