what does it mean when your upper left eyebrow twitches?
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Causes of eye twitch
If you have ever asked yourself the question "why does my eye twitch" you're in the right place because you'll find next what are the causes of eye twitch.
To determine what are the causes of eye twitch it is important to see what eye twitch really means.
Left eye twitch or right eye twitch represent involuntary contractions of eye muscles (twitch). The dictionary definition of twitch is "a sudden involuntary or spasmodic muscular movement". This spontaneous twitching occurs also in other muscles of the body. The twitch results from a spasm in the muscle (left eye twitch or right eye twitch is the result of an eyelid muscle spasm) and many people may get this symptom periodically for a short period of time. This means that occasionally an eyelid may twitch at random (the eye muscle twitch or spasm) and this involuntary eye muscle twitching usually lasts less than a minute.
Left eye twitch or right eye twitch almost always occur in the muscles of the eyelid. Mild eye muscle twitching is a common phenomenon. Although these involuntary contractions of muscles are annoying, they are almost always temporary and completely harmless. Minor eyelid twitches require no treatment as they usually resolve spontaneously. So if sometimes your left eye twitches or your right eye twitches you shouldn't worry. But if you're still wondering "why does my eye twitch" here are the causes of eye twitch: chronic irritation of the eye or impaired focusing can cause muscle spasms.
The term for muscle spasms in the eyelid (eye muscle twitch) is blepharospasm (a condition that most people think of as an eyelid twitch or tic). This is a common condition and usually is not reflective of any serious underlying problem.
Other possible causes of eye twitch (left or right) are stress and fatigue. If the eye is healthy this are the more likely causes of the eye muscle twitch. In many cases the cause of eye twitch is a simple muscle spasm, which happens spontaneously without any known cause.
Also, there are other factors, unrelated to the eye that can bring on these muscle spasms.
If muscle eye twitches don't disappear spontaneously, simple measures like cold compresses or lubricating eyedrops can help. Or you may be able to relieve the twitching by gently massaging the affected eyelid.
Rarely, a twitching eyelid can be a symptom of a muscle or nerve disease, but in this cases it's usually accompanied by other symptoms.
A cause of involuntary eye muscle twitching is the dysfunction of the seventh cranial nerve. It affects approximately 25,000 people in the US, usually between 50-60 years, mostly women. This dysfunction may be caused by stressful situations, bright lights and fatigue, so this are other causes of eye twitch. The dysfunction of the nerve also manifestates through excessive blinking and light sensitivity. It is recommended to stop caffeine intake, specifically coffee, tea, chocolate or any soft drinks with caffeine, stop smoking, because caffeine and smoking may also be the cause of eye twitching. Treatment for this condition includes magnesium, sunglasses, herbs, homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and other alternative treatments.
So, the root cause of eye twitch seems to be lack of sleep, too much caffeine or increased stress.
Finally, there is a benign condition, often familial, characterized by irregular twitching of groups of muscle fibers giving a rippling appearance to the overlying skin, called myokymia or kymatism. The eyelids are very loose and sensitive making eyelid myokymia more easily felt than myokymia in other muscles. Myokymia, cause of eye twitch, has been blamed on caffeine, fatigue, stress, and electrolyte imbalance but it happens without them, as well. The cause of myokymia is not yet known. Doctors suggest avoiding caffeine and stimulants, taking calcium, drinking tonic water and eating bananas (high in potassium).
It seems that eyedrops containing an antihistamine, such as Vasocon A or Naphcon A, can stop eye twitching
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Are you under alot of stress? Are you around people you can't stand? Could be a nervous twitch.
No, if true I could have dead long ago..
Your left turn signal is still on?
Yes.you have a serious brain disease.Better get your affairs in order today.
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just stress or fatigue, no need to worry.
However I do want to respond to your dream question Tony. Unfortunately the answers I saw may not be serious. I am quite adept at dream interpretation.
One answer was partially correct. Driving fast, empty highway, no one around: running from problems.
feeling of loneliness and sadness overwhelming you: comes from believing no one in the world feels like you do right now.
hole in highway filled with water: symbolizes the "trap" you believe you are headed for.
car going into the hole to be swallowed up by the water: fear the problems you are trying to avoid will overcome you and you will not be able to function as you have been.
That's why you wake up at that moment, because you do not want to be overcome, you want to get out of that hole.
The best way to stop having this repetitive dream is to deal with the stress that is being caused. Is it possible this dream occurs at any time of high stress? Maybe it's not specific problems and just the circumstances? If that's the case , them some simple lessons for stress management may be the cure! Contact local clinics for pamphlets of info. Also check the search engines on the web. A world of helpful information is out there! Use it! GL .
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