The neurologist warned about the danger hidden behind the twitching of the eyelids

Twitching of the eyelids and limbs in some cases may indicate the development of dangerous diseases. Diana Hokonova, a neurologist and a leading specialist of the Semeynaya clinic network, warned about this on Wednesday, April 1. The specialist spoke about the hidden danger that may lurk behind this symptom.

According to the doctor, in most cases, twitching of the eyelids and extremities occur as a reaction of the body to fatigue, stress, excessive consumption of caffeine or a lack of substances. In this case, they usually go away on their own.

If twitching occurs when these factors are not present, they may be a symptom of some dangerous diseases, she added.

"Muscle twitching can be a symptom of a pathological condition, which is more dangerous, which will lead to a further deterioration in the quality of life. In such cases, it is necessary to consult a doctor to rule out such serious diseases as brain and spinal cord cancer, encephalitis, meningitis, arachnoiditis, myelitis, and intoxication," said Khokonova in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

The neurologist noted that this symptom can also occur with the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, with multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, lesions of the arteries and veins of the legs, deficiency of B vitamins, magnesium, thiamine and iron.

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On the same day, neurologist Ekaterina Demyanovskaya said that laughter is sometimes a sign of problems with the brain or psyche. 360.ru . According to the expert, inappropriate laughter can occur due to organic brain damage or mental disorders. Possible causes include stroke, traumatic brain injury, tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, and some forms of epilepsy.

Earlier, on March 31, scientists at the University of Sao Paulo found that the effects of severe stress are more pronounced in adolescence. It is noted that it causes an imbalance in communication between brain cells at both stages of life. The stress experienced during adolescence causes deeper and more lasting changes in the brain.

In turn, Anna Koptseva, a neurologist at the Vidnovskaya Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow region, said that a stroke happens suddenly, but the prerequisites take years to form, RT reports.

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