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Can you tell me if i could induce a muscle twitch (fasciculations) by physically pushing on a nerve, causing a small twitch.?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Yes: Physically moving or hitting a motor nerve can stimulate it to cause muscle contraction or twitch but it happens uncommonly. For testing nerves are electrically stimulated.

Answered 6/20/2014

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A member asked:

Can you tell me if i could induce a muscle twitch (fasciculations) by physically pushing on a nerve, causing a small twitch.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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