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A 20-year-old male asked:
Can exercising cause muscle twitching?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mak Yousefpouranswered
DM Care, Wound Care, Surgeries 20 years experience
It could: Whenever you exercise your muscle loose oxygen and produce lactic acid. This does result in cramping of muscles. Electrolyte imbalance cause this so energy drinks do help. However, if you are really concerned follow up with you doctor.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What can cause persistent muscle twitching?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Coopermananswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 48 years experience
Nerve pressure: Possible causes include pressure on the nerves from muscles or spinal discs. There are neurologic conditions that can cause it as well as metabolic ones. Need to see a doctor.
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Last updated Mar 11, 2019
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