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Are frequent muscle twitches normal? throughout the day a muscle (arm, leg, thigh, or stomach) twitches/pulses for like a second im 18 not exercising

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Get checked out: Start with some blood tests ( thyroid function, electrolytes, kidney function etc.) If you have muscle pain or weakness be sure to tell the doctor who orders the tests.

Answered 8/15/2014

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Dr. James Fenoglio answered

Specializes in General Practice

Normal: without other symptoms to go along with it these twitches would probably be considered normal

Answered 8/15/2014

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Check blood Ca, Mg: Muscle twitching could be a sign of low calcium or magnesium in the blood. This can easily be checked with a blood test. Mg deficiency is fairly common. You could take magnesium oxide 400mg/d (available over the counter) and see if it helps.

Answered 9/29/2016

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