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What Causes Twitching Sensation On The Upper Left Part Of The Body?

i am a 21 year old female, my weight is 52, my height is 1.6, for the past week I have been experiencing twitching on various parts of the left side of my upper body. my left arm and the below my rib cage loses strength/ becomes numb. what should I do?
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hi, thanks for using Healthcare Magic.

I understand your concern.
Have you ever feel this before or are you currently suffering from another illness? Like diarrhea for example. Have you experienced this before? Do you feel these complaints during the day or occasionally?

A twitching body is probably a twitch in a muscle called fasciculation. Twitch muscle is caused by a sudden muscle contraction that we can not control. Muscle tingling can occur anywhere in our body parts and the appearance is usually not necessarily. If not accompanied by other symptoms, usually this muscle twitch is not dangerous. Fasciculations can be caused by:
1. Fatigue
2. Lack of minerals such as magnesium
3. Dehydration / lack of fluids
4. Electrolyte imbalances
5. Symptoms of certain neurological diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Distonia, Bell's Palsy, and other neurological diseases.

Most of the causes of muscle twitching are harmless, but if you are concerned you may consult a neurologist, if necessary, your neurologist will perform a muscle examination with an EMG (electromyogram) or other investigation.

Some tips worth trying:
1. Get enough rest
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Avoid smoking, alcohol and narcoticas.

That's the answer from me.
I hope you get well soon.

Take care.
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What Causes Twitching Sensation On The Upper Left Part Of The Body?

Hi, thanks for using Healthcare Magic. I understand your concern. Have you ever feel this before or are you currently suffering from another illness? Like diarrhea for example. Have you experienced this before? Do you feel these complaints during the day or occasionally? A twitching body is probably a twitch in a muscle called fasciculation. Twitch muscle is caused by a sudden muscle contraction that we can not control. Muscle tingling can occur anywhere in our body parts and the appearance is usually not necessarily. If not accompanied by other symptoms, usually this muscle twitch is not dangerous. Fasciculations can be caused by: 1. Fatigue 2. Lack of minerals such as magnesium 3. Dehydration / lack of fluids 4. Electrolyte imbalances 5. Symptoms of certain neurological diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Distonia, Bell s Palsy, and other neurological diseases. Most of the causes of muscle twitching are harmless, but if you are concerned you may consult a neurologist, if necessary, your neurologist will perform a muscle examination with an EMG (electromyogram) or other investigation. Some tips worth trying: 1. Get enough rest 2. Eat a healthy diet 3. Avoid smoking, alcohol and narcoticas. That s the answer from me. I hope you get well soon. Take care.