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Since yesterday my left forearm has started twitching . This happens more if my arm is Bent. The part of the arm that's around the joints twitches. I got blood tests done, my b vitamins are in range so are my sodium, chloride and magnesium. What could be the possible cause of this reaction. Which specialist should I consult with?

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There are many reasons for this complaint like fatigue and neuropathy. Consult a Neurologist who will examine and advise accordingly. ...  Read More

My forearm twitches at random times. It shakes (including fingers) when put to normal stress. Have been having a lot of mood swings and irregular sleeping pattern. Pain in leg muscles too.

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Hi, There is a wide range of conditions that can cause muscle twitching. In general, more severe muscle twitching results from serious causes. Minor twitching results from less serious lifestyle-relat ...  Read More

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Seems to be benign fasciculation ...  Read More

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Apart from twitching, any signs of weakness in terms of power? Do you just feel or is it visible also? If it is so, then you need to consult a neurologist for examination as it can have serious implic ...  Read More

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

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These can be muscle twitches. You need to be examined by a neurologist and an detailed evaluation needs to be done. Few times it may be stress related and dehydration also. Few lifestyle modifications ...  Read More

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That can happen due to muscle twitching u should be better ...  Read More

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Could be due to anxiety. If it persists, pls consult Neurologist. ...  Read More

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This can be due to certain electrolyte imbalance like calcium or also due to certain vitamin deficiency. For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps ...  Read More

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It could be a sign of Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. ...  Read More

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You are having multiple issues and hence we need to see the whole history of yours. Please feel free to consult me over this. ...  Read More

I am 16 and had a both-bone forearm fracture on 31 August, which was reduced and treated with a long-arm plaster cast. My recent follow-up X-ray was about 1 week ago and I was told the alignment was fine. Today, at around 4 weeks after the fracture, I moved my whole casted arm from approximately 90° to around 110° relative to the ground.

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Need short forearm cast for another 4 week Its not united yet ...  Read More

I am a 16 year old male. I had a displaced both-bone forearm fracture that was reduced and placed in a plaster cast about a week ago. My follow-up X-ray was checked by the doctor, who said the alignment is fine, with only a little bending. For the last ~2 days after the follow up session, I have had significant tightness and stiffness feeling aroun

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No need of blood thinner ...  Read More

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Hello, alignment is satisfactory as per the xray film you uploaded. With proper medication and avoidance of lifting weight or putting weight on the affected side, fracture will recover within 1.5 mon ...  Read More

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Seems to be anxiety issues Pulsations u are feeling might be abdominal aorta pulsation Get a examination which will help u to know what exactly you are undergoing Anyways not all symptoms are spe ...  Read More

Got rashes and spores like redness and black spots on both the forearms. It's getting worse with sweat and water.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

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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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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Hi everyone, I'm a 32-year-old male and have been experiencing random twitching in my right index finger for the past few weeks. The twitching happens throughout the day, often 10–20 times or more. Each episode only lasts a few seconds, but it keeps recurring. It can happen while I'm using my hand or even when it's at rest. I haven't had any

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

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Could be atopy , contact for online consultation ...  Read More

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

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You should visit opthalmologist You may use refresh tear gel _2 drop (tds) Avoid over screen use Use cotton dipped pads in rose water,,placed on your closed eye for some relaxation. ...  Read More

My 7 yr old has started left eye twitching followed by left cheek twitching and it's getting worst when she is talking fast, after school. Few days better, some days worst. Lab tests shows borderline iron and low vitamin D. Eye exam results shows good. She is active kid. Last 3 weeks no screen time, giving nutrition diet. Eye drops and sunglasses.

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Kindly show once physically to nearby pediatrician ...  Read More

From today morning I have been getting pain at the back of forearm on a particular spot and pain increases when I press it.I didn't had any injury on the site and I think there is also little bit swelling in the area.I have attached the photo of the area whefe I am experiencing pain.What to do?

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Is the pain increase with wrist movement ? Mark the site of pain ? ...  Read More

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Hi Mam Eye twitching could be due to stress,screen time,caffeine intake .. it usually subsides You can take break after 20min screen time for 20sec either close eyes or look 20feet away Reduce caff ...  Read More

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If you donot have symptoms of Muscle weakness / exaggerated reflexes/ slurred speech / difficulty swallowing - then there is nothing to ne worried of. Your NCS, EMG are normal. Probable causes might ...  Read More

Today I noticed a small lump on my forearm. It feels movable under inside my skin and I'm not actually feeling pain for it but whenever I try to push the lump it gives me uneasy sensation and a slight stiffness. What the small lump could be and will it go away its own ?

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You need physical examination ...  Read More

Last 7 Jan a little street puppy bite me in foot's toe, but there is not any wound or blood and not even skin broke (No Khroch)But i feel little pain in there,& puupy aldo died, so someone told me to take the ARV 4 dose, I have started it on 12th day, But after the 2nd dose i continuously feel numbness in my forearm, hand and lower leg and feet

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This include category 1 bite. You are safe , in category 1 bite generally no need arv vaccinne. Stopping ARV midway is NOT recommended if vaccination is genuinely indicated. However, in your case vacc ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have observed mild facial asymmetry in my sons face from one month with one side lip twitching while speaking few words. Please suggest

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Greetings It is important to consult a pediatrician or a neurologist for a proper diagnosis of your son's facial asymmetry and lip twitching. These symptoms could be related to various conditions, som ...  Read More

I stated getting tinnitus like thing noticeable 1.7 years ago then I got diplopia that stays even after closing one eye and goes in sunlight 1 year ago in between I started getting bodywide and especially facial twitches that come and go. There are days that I don’t get them at all there are diya I get the a lot. I have -5 myopia and -3.5 and -2.75

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History suggests either you have been researching too much about your symptoms or you have had multiple opinions from doctors. Both will not help you. Solution is straight forward, reduce your mobile ...  Read More

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