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Constant twitching fluttering in body
I am facing lot of muscles twitching, fluttering in forehead area, below left ribs....stomach area, neck...there are very fast twitching, fluttering which comes and goes many times a day...what could be cause along with numbness, tightness in head, hand thumbs, feet area?? Since 3-4 months
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🩺 Dr. Sakshi's Brief SummaryYour symptoms are consistent with systemic nerve hyperexcitability.🔍 3 Likely CausesNutritional Deficiency: Low Vitamin B12 or D3.Mineral Depletion: Low Magnesium or Calcium.Chronic Stress: High anxiety triggers nerve flutters.🧪 Recommended Blood TestsVitamins: Vitamin B12 and D3.Minerals: Magnesium and Calcium.💊 3 Treatment OptionsSupplements: Fix deficiencies under medical supervision.Stress Management: Practice daily deep breathing.Lifestyle Changes: Cut caffeine and improve sleep.Please double-check your physical lab reports to verify previous levels.Sincerely,Dr. Sakshi
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seems to be multiple vitamins and mineral deficiency…needs to explore more for stress and anxiety ad duration , and when r u feeling it more ?
so needs further history
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Better consult a neurophysician offline.
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Muscle twitching with numbness may be due to electrolyte imbalance, vitamin B12/Vitamin D deficiency, thyroid disorder, anxiety, or less commonly a neurological condition. Clinical evaluation is required.
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Consult a Physician/Neurologist. Get CBC, electrolytes (Ca/Mg), TSH, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and blood sugar. Seek urgent care if weakness, speech difficulty, or persistent numbness develops.
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Mostly its due to major vitamins deficiency like b12,d3.consult with MD physician in nearby hospital for better evaluation.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Assessment of vitamin d3 b12 t3t4tsh mg crp cbc esr.
Tab evion 600 one at night for 3 weeks.
Tab neurokind od one at night for 3 weeks.
Cholecalciferol d60k one per week for 4 weeks.
YET U CAN CONSULT SUPERSPECIALIST LIKE NEUROPHYSICIAN.
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Widespread muscle twitching (fasciculations) combined with numbness and tingling in the hands and feet over 3-4 months has several possible causes. The most common ones are deficiencies of Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin D, or Calcium â all of which can cause exactly these symptoms including twitching, numbness, and head tightness. Anxiety and stress can also produce this entire picture. A less common but important possibility is Benign Fasciculation Syndrome, which is harmless twitching often worsened by caffeine, stress, and fatigue. However, because the symptoms involve multiple areas and have persisted for 3-4 months, this needs proper blood work to rule out deficiencies and other causes â do not ignore it.
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Get blood tests done: CBC, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium, Thyroid, and blood sugar. If all are normal and symptoms persist, see a neurologist for further evaluation including nerve conduction studies. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Most common cause is vitamin deficiency, dehydration.
Do basic blood work up.
Drink plenty of fluids
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Vitamin deficiency
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