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What Causes Twitching In The Leg?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Jun 2017
Question: what causes a twitch in leg
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Some conditions mentioned below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Conditions that may be associated with the leg twitching include essential twitching, ( or myoclonus ), spinal cord injury, kidney or liver failure, drug poisoning and side effects, inflammatory conditions and metabolic disorders.

So, it is necessary to get evaluated further by your Doctor clinically and by tests in order to understand better your condition.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Kind regards.
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

Neurologist, Surgical

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 4493 Questions

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What Causes Twitching In The Leg?

Brief Answer: Some conditions mentioned below. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Conditions that may be associated with the leg twitching include essential twitching, ( or myoclonus ), spinal cord injury, kidney or liver failure, drug poisoning and side effects, inflammatory conditions and metabolic disorders. So, it is necessary to get evaluated further by your Doctor clinically and by tests in order to understand better your condition. Hope you found the answer helpful. Kind regards.