What Causes Muscle Jerks In Hands, Feet And Neck?

Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015

Question: Hi I normally get a lot of muscle jumping. Sometimes just out of the blue. It happens in my hands, feet, neck, face. Doesny last long but it feels like flutterings. Is it anything serious? Or anything to worry about ?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you may need to check your blood electrolyte.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I will advise you to check out blood electrolyte level. thyroid function test and if required MRI.
Till time take plenty of water and juices to maintain hydration and electrolyte.
There is nothing to worry but you need to diagnose it.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (37 minutes later)

I have had many blood test done before. Also thyroid checked and also I did an MRI on the brain everything is normal. What to do ?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you can consult neurologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I will advise you to consult to neurologist.
you may get relief with yoga and pranayama, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX .so I will advise you that also.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar