Question 1

why am i twitching on my eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Usually stress: Eyelid twitching is a phenomenon experienced by many people. Most frequently, it is triggered by stress, often in combination with sleep deprivation and other factors such as excessive caffeine intake. Some times eyelid twitching is part of a more widespread condition including some neurological diseases. Discuss with your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

Question 2

why do my eyelids keep twitching?

Accepted Answer

Myokymia: Random twitching of an eyelid, which happens in normal people, is called myokymia (an involuntary, spontaneous, quivering of a few muscle cell bundles within a muscle). Myokymia starts and stops spontaneously. In the eyelids, it can last a few minutes to a few days. It can be caused by stress, dry eyes, lack of sleep.

Question 3

past couple days my eyelids are twitching. what may be the cause? just slight spasm.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: The term is blepharospasm and is almost always related to stress/anxiety.

Question 4

my eyelids have been twitching constantly for the past couple days. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Several things: With these kinds of symptoms and their persistent nature, it's best if you see your doctor.  He/she will listen to you, do an examination, possibly run some tests and let you know what's going on.

Question 5

what could be the cause of the random twitching of my eyelids? is it serious? it's not painful or anything.

Accepted Answer

Blepharospasm: It can be treated with medication. Its uncontrolled muscle twitching. It could also progress to facial spasm . May see a neurologist.

Question 6

could you tell me why my eyelid keeps twitching?

Accepted Answer

Termed myokymia: Twitching of the lid is common in the middle years.  It is random and not precipitated by any known pathology.  Mostly it is subtle and you can feel it but others cannot see it.  Rubbing the twitching lid commonly stops it.  Some think extra calcium and magnesium cut down the incidence.  Be assured that it is benign and will not harm the eye or vision.

Question 7

what causes eyelid twitching?

Accepted Answer

Several things: With these kinds of symptoms and their persistent nature, it's best if you see your doctor.  He/she will listen to you, do an examination, possibly run some tests and let you know what's going on.

Question 8

can you tell me how to stop my eyelids twitching when i masturbate?

Accepted Answer

Good sign: Sexual excitement creates a great deal of nervous triggering in the body which is part of the delight.  In you case apparently the lid nerves fire a little and the lids twitch.  I assume you are masturbating privately so noone else is observing this.  So what is the problem?  It is not harmful.

Question 9

reason both of my upper eyelids have been twitching for about a week. they twitch at different times or sometimes together.  thanks.

Accepted Answer

Stress/anxiety?: Eyelid twitching is usually due to benign reasons.  Often, stress, anxiety, or fatigue are the culprits.  Occasionally, it may be due to electrolyte imbalance.

Question 10

my eyelid keeps twitching. why?

Accepted Answer

Termed myokymia: Twitching of the lid is common in the middle years.  It is random and not precipitated by any known pathology.  Mostly it is subtle and you can feel it but others cannot see it.  Rubbing the twitching lid commonly stops it.  Some think extra calcium and magnesium cut down the incidence.  Be assured that it is benign and will not harm the eye or vision.

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