A member asked:

Why does my mouth twitch when i tap a certain spot on my cheek?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Normal reflex: Tapping certain areas can cause a reflexive movement of the adjacent muscle. This is normal.

Answered 5/4/2014

4.1k views

Thank
Dr. Ahmed Seman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

4.1k views

Thank

?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

1.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more