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Why does face twitch both right and left sides upon tapping?

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Calcium issue: Possibly you have low calcium levels or perhaps metabolic problems decreasing ionized calcium.. This can result in a unilateral facial twitch upon stimulation (chvostek's sign). Check with your doctor.

Answered 10/6/2012

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

If you tap then : Tapping the tendons of facial muscles can elicit a reflex contraction of that muscle. Similar to the famous patellar knee jerk reflex, only of a much smaller muscle. Good work in discovering a little known clinical sign!

Answered 12/9/2013

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