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How long does benign fasciculation syndrome last for?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: How long it lasts depends on the cause. if the cause is known and can be addressed then it goes away. If there is no known cause (idiopathic, benign), it may be longer lived.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 11/16/2017

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