Question 1

i often have involuntary gasps of air for no reason. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Fleeting gasps for air are usually benign spasms of the diaphragm, like a breathing hiccup. If you have no breathing symptoms during physical exercise and these gasps are very infrequent, you should have no worries.

Question 2

i can be sitting and relaxed and suddenly i have an involuntary gasp or sigh or change in breathing pattern. what could cause this? it is noticeable.

Accepted Answer

Normal.: Your lungs actually need to sigh once in a while (every few minutes) to open the alveoli that aren't used in normal breathing.

Question 3

what causes occasional involuntary intakes of breath?

Accepted Answer

: Everyone occasionally takes a somewhat deeper breath in order to open areas of the lung that close when a deep breath is not taken. This allows more oxygen to be inhaled and more carbon dioxide to be exhaled. If your breathing becomes uncomfortable or you feel like you cannot get enough air, you should see a doctor ASAP. Good luck to you!

Question 4

what could cause involuntary upper body spasms/tics?

Accepted Answer

Genetic influence: Boys are more often affected, and tics are aggravated by stress.

Question 5

what causes involuntary muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

Several things: The scariest thing would be nerve damage or a systemic muscle or nerve disease.  The most common would be overuse (such as writing or running without stretching).  95% + of time it is overuse or poor posture/ alignment along with dehydration (drink enough water - include electrolytes if heavy exercise) followed by magnesium and calcium depletion.  Potassium also important.

Question 6

what are possible causes of involuntary eye widening?

Accepted Answer

Pupils bigger: Your pupils can become bigger from certain drugs such as atropine, opiates (narcotics), from fear and intense emotion.  Also when you are in dim light.

Question 7

what could be the cause of involuntary teeth chattering?

Accepted Answer

Neurological problem: You may have a neurological problem and i would suggest seeing a neurologist to determine the cause..  Unless it is from cold air...

Question 8

is head pressure, that is caused by involuntary  tensing of the head dangerous as sometimes i have felt some pain and two times it has been sharp pain?

Accepted Answer

Need Clarification: Involuntary tensing?
Sharp pain how long stayed, how long you had it. 
Any family history of major disease?

Question 9

frequently i get a single involuntary jerk in my lower back when laying down,  causing me to see white n black geometric like patterns when my eyes are shut, no pain n not the same as hypnic jerk which i have also experienced. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious: Jerking of various muscles when falling asleep is common and harmless. The cause is not clear.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
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Question 10

i am eating, when suddenly, for the first time ever, i snort! it was involuntary and unexpected. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

: You were probably talking as well and some food either lodged in the posterior pharynx or got into the sinuses, resulting in a clearing ‘snort’.  I would not worry about this as it sounds entirely normal.

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I often have involuntary gasps of air for no reason. should i be concerned?

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I can be sitting and relaxed and suddenly i have an involuntary gasp or sigh or change in breathing pattern. what could cause this? it is noticeable.

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What causes occasional involuntary intakes of breath?

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What could cause involuntary upper body spasms/tics?

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What causes involuntary muscle spasms?

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What are possible causes of involuntary eye widening?

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What could be the cause of involuntary teeth chattering?

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Is head pressure, that is caused by involuntary tensing of the head dangerous as sometimes i have felt some pain and two times it has been sharp pain?

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Frequently i get a single involuntary jerk in my lower back when laying down, causing me to see white n black geometric like patterns when my eyes are shut, no pain n not the same as hypnic jerk which i have also experienced. what could cause this?

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I am eating, when suddenly, for the first time ever, i snort! it was involuntary and unexpected. what causes this?

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