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If you tap certain parts of my face corresponding parts of my face move such as an eyebrow. small reflexive muscle contractions. what is this called?

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Chvostek sign?: There is a medical sign called the "chvostek sign", which is a muscle contraction around the eye caused by gently tapping the side of the face just in front of the ear. 25% of people with this sign have hypocalcemia, or low calcium levels in the blood.

Dr Kermani agreed

Answered 5/7/2014

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