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What Is The Cause Of Twitching On The Thumb ?

What will cause you right thumb to twitch? It s been doing it for a few days and gets worse when I try to use it but it doesnt hurt.
Sat, 14 Apr 2012
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Hi,

Thanks for using HealthcareMagic forum.

Muscle twitching is a benign, harmless condition. The cause is usually unknown. Sometimes it may be related to metabolic and electrolyte disturbances and rarely to a neurological pathology.

Do not worry. It should improve with proper hydration and destressing measures. Severe cases need a detailed neurological examination.

Hope this is helpful.

Wish you good luck.

Best Regards
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What Is The Cause Of Twitching On The Thumb ?

Hi, Thanks for using HealthcareMagic forum. Muscle twitching is a benign, harmless condition. The cause is usually unknown. Sometimes it may be related to metabolic and electrolyte disturbances and rarely to a neurological pathology. Do not worry. It should improve with proper hydration and destressing measures. Severe cases need a detailed neurological examination. Hope this is helpful. Wish you good luck. Best Regards