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A 21-year-old male asked:

Frequent muscle twitching and paresthesia, what are the underlying causes of these symptoms?

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Dr. Robert Kent
Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Depends where,: How often, and what brings it on. Twitching and parasthesias can be caused by numerous things and it would be difficult to speculate with just a little history such as this. It could be anything from dehydration to ms, but we would have to know much more prior to even suggesting a diagnosis. See a physician for a thorough history and physical exam.
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