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What can be done about eye twitching? the twitch is at the bottom of my eye and has been so for more than a week. please advise
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Twitching: Commonly associated with electrolyte problem. Often low magnesium would cause this and a trial of Magnesium Glycinate may help. Other causes of twitching can be thyroid problems or perhaps some type of primary neurological or muskuloskelatal problem.
Answered 3/25/2020
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Eye lid twitch: This is a condition called fasciculation.Usually associated with stress and usually benign.No treatment indicated. If persistent see a neuroophthalmologist.
Answered 3/31/2020
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