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Why does my mouth twitch when i tap a certain spot on my cheek?
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Normal reflex: Tapping certain areas can cause a reflexive movement of the adjacent muscle. This is normal.
Answered 5/4/2014
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Nerve stimulation: You are taping the nerve which is supplying the muscles around the mouth. The response can be exaggerated if you have electrolyte abnormality.
Answered 1/30/2015
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?irritability: You may have Cvostek's sign, which is an indication of low bodily levels of ionized calcium. Simple blood test will help.
Answered 10/23/2017
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