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My Lip Starts Twitching When I Close My Eyes
For several days, when I close my eyes my lower lip twitches in the right center area. I didn t make the connection until every time I cIose my eyes to sleep, my lip starts twitching. Even a blink causes a short twitch. What is causing this? Could it be a pinched nerve in my cervical spine? Or something else? Should I see an ENT or Neurologist if it continues? Thank you.
Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms do not indicate and serious medical condition. I would like to know more about your past medical history. Have you suffered before Bell's palsy? Sometimes these symptoms occur after recovery from Bell's palsy.
Anyway, if the problem persists I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:
- a blink reflex
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
If these tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about.
Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms do not indicate and serious medical condition. I would like to know more about your past medical history. Have you suffered before Bell's palsy? Sometimes these symptoms occur after recovery from Bell's palsy.
Anyway, if the problem persists I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:
- a blink reflex
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
If these tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about.
Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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