Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MDMedically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Almost all of us will have experienced a fasciculation at one time or another. A fasciculation is simply a ...

Ever sit in a chair and feel twitching in your eye? Or maybe your calf muscle. You may suffer from benign fasciculation syndrome. Dr. Jerry Fleishman of Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center talks ...

Benign fasciculation syndrome involves involuntary twitching in your eyes, arms, legs, or other body parts. It’s usually not a cause for concern, but it’s worth discussing with your healthcare ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Involuntary muscle twitches are exceedingly common and yet not very ...

I am seeing a husband, 46 years old, and wife, 37 years old, as patients. The husband developed fasciculations in his upper and lower extremities 1 year ago. Because of associated neck and back pain, ...

Every once in a while, your muscles go rogue on you. Whether it’s your eyelid twitching, an involuntary shudder, or a muscle elsewhere contracting at random, twitchy muscles happen to everyone. But ...

The clinical distinction between myopathic and neurogenic disorders of the motor unit is often difficult, since both lesions appear as flaccid, areflexic paralyses, often with variable muscular ...

Benign fasciculation syndrome is persistent twitching in one or more muscles. A person may also experience tingling or numbness. Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is rare and can be confused with ...

Are your muscles twitching constantly with no clear cause? You may be experiencing Benign Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS)—a harmless but frustrating condition. In this video, we break down what BFS is, ...