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Thumb Muscle twitch started yesterday

2025-02-20 01:38:05
Had a death of close buddy, heavy chest exercise using dumbell, fight with wife on small issue, eating remaining pinnis,,, i am not sure what causes thumb to twitch since yesterday and not sure how to manage it at home, i just put thumb muscle under my buttock and slept. I am scared but it doesn't looks scary. Any suggestions? How much should i wait before consult and any home remedies?
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It is called benign myokymia. Basically abnormal twitching of muscle when in stress. However, take a video of the twitching and consult a neurologist for a confirmation of diagnosis and accurate treatment if needed.

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