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A member asked:
Can depression amd axiety cause muscle twitching in legs calves eyes lids and loss of weight without trying?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Definitely, yes: Anxiety is state of tension, apprehension, worry, uneasiness or fear. It may be related to anticipated danger or arise for no apparent reason. While mild episodes of anxiety are common and do not usually require treatment, more severe forms can be chronic and debilitating. See your PCP for evaluation and referral to a specialist.
Answered 12/3/2015
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Yes it certainly can: However, it would be best to have your condition looked at first for the possibility of something organic causing it rather than attributing automatically to psychological or psychiatric causes so your treatment plan is on target.
Answered 4/23/2017
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