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What Causes Tingling In Lips?

For the past 2~3 days the middle of my upper lip has been quivering for a few seconds every few minutes. No pains. Annoying mostly. overall level of stress & caffeine has not changed or increased in the last week. Daily thyroid meds unchanged. Is this lip quiver the the same as numbness/tingling my doctor had be looking out for post op for low calcium related to parathyroid issue.
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM team.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query tingling in lips is same as that of tingling/ numbness because of hypoparathyroidism. This causes low level of calcium in blood due to which parasthesia or pricking sensations occur. This twitching can start even after rest or it could be due to certain electrical or thermal stimulus. If its at rest its because of low level of calcium or potassium and if its because of certain stimulus it can be because of facial nerve damage.

I would suggest you not to worry about it, visit your doctor and get your labs done for calcium and potassium levels. Once proper diagnosis is made start treatment . in certain cases it resolves its own and do not last for much time. Take calcium rich tablet till them, your symptoms will get resolve soon.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tingling In Lips?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM team. Understanding your concern. As per your query tingling in lips is same as that of tingling/ numbness because of hypoparathyroidism. This causes low level of calcium in blood due to which parasthesia or pricking sensations occur. This twitching can start even after rest or it could be due to certain electrical or thermal stimulus. If its at rest its because of low level of calcium or potassium and if its because of certain stimulus it can be because of facial nerve damage. I would suggest you not to worry about it, visit your doctor and get your labs done for calcium and potassium levels. Once proper diagnosis is made start treatment . in certain cases it resolves its own and do not last for much time. Take calcium rich tablet till them, your symptoms will get resolve soon. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry Maheshwari