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Question: My right side ring finger is twitching,not side to side but when I feel it in my forearm and I can see the tendon or muscle move my finger pulls down into my palm,this has been going on since this summer and not sure what it is,pretty constants from day to day,thanks
Brief Answer:
Get following investigation done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels
In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.
The treatment of most of the conditions is very easy and the condition will resolve on its own. In some cases, prescription medications might be needed to stop severe symptoms.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Get following investigation done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels
In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.
The treatment of most of the conditions is very easy and the condition will resolve on its own. In some cases, prescription medications might be needed to stop severe symptoms.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So even if I go to the doc it will go away on its own?thanks
Brief Answer:
If this is idiopathic one.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It will go away on its own, if this is idiopathic one where there is no obvious cause. In these cases there is no active treatment needed.
Wishing you speedy recovery.
Warm regards.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
If this is idiopathic one.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It will go away on its own, if this is idiopathic one where there is no obvious cause. In these cases there is no active treatment needed.
Wishing you speedy recovery.
Warm regards.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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