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Chronic intermittent muscle twitching. occurs bilaterally and in ue and le as well as trunk (usually extension spasm). increasing frequency. causes?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
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Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Neurologist: Some muscle twitching can be harmless and in these cases there is no muscle pain or weakness. With such generalized twitching i recommend an evaluation by a neurologist for diagnosis. Calcium and magnesium deficiencies and neuromuscular conditions will be considered.
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