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My muscles in my leg have been twitching for a few weeks now. what is going on?
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Twitching legs: Muscular twitching can sometimes be seen in fatigue; this is called fasciculation. However, an evaluation is necessary to ensure this is not a neurologic or muscular disease.
Answered 11/11/2014
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