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A 24-year-old male asked:

Constant isolated muscle twitch right upper arm tricep. been going on for months. also have body wide twitching. what could be causing this.

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Dr. David Trettin
Dr. David Trettinanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience
Not sure: Electrolyte imbalance , muscle fatigue or strain, medications and many other factors may be involved when you have muscle spasms.If this has been going on this long see your primary physician for blood work , exam etc.
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