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What causes facial tics and muscle spasms?
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A number of things: Facial tics and spasms can occur because of anxiety, medication side effects, excess caffeine, low potassium etc. Most tics are short lived. If the symptoms persist it is best to see your doctor and get further evaluation.
Answered 4/3/2019
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