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Muscle twitches in legs i started getting them just today and i get them in both sides in the top and bottom muscles of my legs not done exercise?

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Fasciulations: Muscle irratability most likely caused by dehydration or electrolyte abnormality such as low potassium, magnesium and calcium. Fasciculation's of longer duration suggest neurological illness.

Answered 4/25/2018

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