Muscle twitching
Alternative Names
Muscle fasciculation; Fasciculations of muscleHome Care
There is usually no treatment necessary.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have prolonged or persistent muscle twitches.
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting your fasciculations in detail may include:
- When did you first notice the twitching?
- How long does it last?
- How often do you experience twitching?
- What muscles are affected?
- Is it always the same location?
- Are you pregnant?
- What other symptoms are also present?
Diagnostic tests vary depending on the suspected cause. There is often no need to treat this symptom.
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