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His left upper arm twitches for 1-5 minutes once or twice a day when he is lying down. What could be the issue?

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Could be electrolyte disturbance Have 2 bananas a day It helps in pottasium repletion ...  Read More

Last 15 days..my upper left arm muscle frequently twitching and some times left chest or middle lower chest muscle..but arm twitch is frequent..is this twotching of muscle due to heart problem ?

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Sir/Madam, There is sometimes involuntary twitches in my upper arms muscle, which stops by itself. Do I need medication?

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

I have this left arm twitching since a week or two, I feel slight catch in my left part of my chest.

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Get one ecg test & serum electrolytes. ...  Read More

My left arm upper side muscle is twitching since morning,it gets stopped and sometimes it starts again? Is this the indication of any problem or just a normal twitching!

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Need more information about your condition to comment. ...  Read More

From last 15 days..my upper arm near shoulder muscle twitching frequently in a gap and aswell as left chest and middle lower chest..but in arm it is frequent..is it to worry ?

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Hello Nothing to worry Please take proper consultation Thank you ...  Read More

Dear doctor, My granny 's left arm is twitch ing since three weeks. Earlier we thot its because of da heat bt now its worsened .. she is diagosed with high diabetes of 445 and cholesterol . Please advice.

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may be mild stroke or fasiculations. kindly consult a neurologist ...  Read More

My right upper eye lid has been twitching continuously without any reason could you let me know the reason for this

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There are many causes like eyestrain, increased onscreen time , fatigue ,irritation of corneal pr innersurface eyelid and many more ...  Read More

I am experiencing a upper eyelid twitching in eye from two three days. First two day it was in left upper eyelid and then today it is twitching in right upper eyelid. What should I do

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Get your thyroid levels and serum vit b12 levels done. Take tab neurobion Forte daily one time for 1 month If twitching persists one can go for botox injection ...  Read More

I m getting upper lips twitching from past 4 days,plz help how to stop it. I am taking bp medicine..

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Tab Maxical plus one daily Tab beta Anxit one at night Tab Allegra 180 mg one at night ...  Read More

Since 10-12 days i have felt a swollen portion on my right arm. Pain is not much. Little light red/blackish of skin. Very very light skin color change. However i do feel pain in other parts of the arm but that was also there as i work on laptop regularly and type a lot. I did a FNAC test and here is the finding: CLINICAL DETAILS : Ill defined subcu

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

My left upper arm- there's a bit of discomfort. I don't have breathless or chest pains. Only at night times. I just got my gall bladder removed. And I have anxiety trouble at times. Before gall bladder removal I also had an ecg that was normal. About 3 weeks ago. Is this heart related or any other issue? Should I get my heart health checked

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Most probably not related to heart..still get it checked with ecg ...  Read More

From last 2 month I am feeling bilateral shoulders pain and upper arm and palm pain ( feels swell) , Consulted with rhumetologist he advised to do ANCA test and ultrasound of shoulders , both are quite normal , esr crp also normal , deflacort 6 mg prescribed , it gives me relief , after quitting pain again hurting , My other test RA ANTI CCP ANA

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Your investigations do not point to a definite autoimmune rheumatic disease at present. As your symptoms persist and recur after stopping steroids, I recommend a repeat rheumatology review for a deta ...  Read More

In March 2026, I started Atorlip-F (atorvastatin + fenofibrate) and took it for about one month. In April 2026, I developed sudden, severe, bilateral shoulder, upper arm, biceps, and palm pain, which has persisted. My investigations so far include: ANCA (PR3): Negative ESR and CRP: Normal (including previous tests over the last 5 years) Ultrasound

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If it has started after taking atorvastatin tablet - it could be statin induced myopathy. As all other inflammatory tests and autoimmune workup is negative, u can stop statin and consider alternative ...  Read More

Twitching on left eye upper lid has been happening since January when I got diagnosed with knee arthritis. I don't know if this is due to stress, but it's been a constant occurrence since then.

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It might be because of eye strain Please consult for proper treatment ...  Read More

I am feeling a severe upper arm in my biceps area and shoulder and lower arm and palm , both side symmetrical in the same location with the same intensity, when sit in ac stiffness feels, actually from last two year I am also feeling ear popping and facial pain periodically

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early signs if spondilosis including spasmodic features. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

Hello docs! My mother, aged 57, recently complained of a sudden sharp pain in her upper left arm. Upon asking she replied that it began the previous night, however, it's not permanent and is occurring only temporarily (it has occurred twice or thrice since last night, and persists for 5 mins or so). Moreover, it is not accompanied by any sort of di

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Check her blood pressure and get an ecg done ...  Read More

Hi doctor, we have observed sudden twitch of upper lip from past one month while he is talking and when he is sleeping he is ok. Please advice

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Hi. You need to make a video of it and share. Otherwise if it’s non progressive and not associated with any other symptoms we can wait and watch . ...  Read More

My right eye has been twitching for 4 days. It stops in between and then starts again, especially in the morning right after waking up. I’m also confused because I’m taking meditation for my neck problem — is this happening due to the medicines I’m taking, or is it related to the neck issue itself? My Vitamin B12 is 198. I h

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In most of the cases eyelid twitching occurs due to eye strain Please consult for further treatment ...  Read More

My left eye lower lid is twitching from last few days , pls tell me how it can be cured . It is twitching on and off from last 1week.

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Get enough sleep. Hydrate yourself well. And also take a break from screen time. It is a type of muscle twitch which can happen in any other part of your body (for example twitching in arm/leg muscles ...  Read More

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

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Usually no if it doesn't cause any pain or infection I may disappear after 1 or 2 days ...  Read More

I am a 28-year-old female. I have had a lump in my upper arm for about 4 years. It moves when I move my hand and is not visible from the outside but can be felt under the skin. It is usually not painful, but it hurts a lot when I press it. I also feel the size has slightly increased over time. I am worried if this could be something dangerous. Ple

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As per your history findings..it's probably a Lipoma.. better get examined and after confirmation surgeon will plan procedure to remove the lump Examination of whole body to see similar swellings rest ...  Read More

This is on arm and no pain nothing , what it could be ..Its there from month or more , what could it be

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I noticed sudden white spot on left upper arm below the vaccine mark. What it could be? How to get rid off it?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello, My right eye has been twitching since the last 1 month, please suggest some medical or eye drops.

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Destress, get adequate sleep Consult online to start medication ...  Read More

Hi doctors I took the second dose of the gardasil vaccine on Friday. It is now sunday and my upper left arm still hurts. I am also not able to raise my arm completely. When I had taken 1st dose, the pain only lasted a day. So now I'm wondering if something is wrong. How long after 2nd dose is pain common? I feel a little bit on my shoulder also but

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Ice pack locally. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for three to five days. ...  Read More

Is it normal to have muscle twitches all over the body? Suddenly? Can it be vitamin deficiency??

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Yes it can be Kindly get evaluated. ...  Read More

My never on left palm is twitching since few hours. There is pain also. How do I get rid of it? Anything that I can do for it?

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It can be due to stress . Avoid it. Just massage and relax ...  Read More

My mother aged 54 y/o. Having cholesterol 200 in her sept reports. We haven't checked her latest cholesterol yet. But, she has started having pain in her upper back and arm now since 3-4 days. She is fearing for heart problem. While most general surgeon are saying it's her upper musculoskeletal pain. Kindly help me with the same.

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Get ECG and Echo done ...  Read More

Good evening, I am suffering from eye twitching from 2days . It is very annoying. Kindly help me... Thanks

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Eye twitching might be due to stress , lack of sleep etc. kindly get online consultation ...  Read More

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