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What causes itching and muscle twitches?
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Nerve damage: One of the causes is damage of the peripheral nerves.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Symptoms: Itching is one manifestation of nerve pain, from histamine release, chemical pain signals within blood vessels, nerve irritation or injury, or other causes. Similarly, muscle twitches imply muscle irritation from sleep deprivation, stress, muscle exhaustion/fatigue, injury of nerve supplying the muscle, or other causes. Get checked to find out what's causing YOUR symptoms. Good luck!
Answered 11/22/2018
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