5 Causes of Eye Twitching Symptoms

I occasionally experience eye twitching, so I take magnesium supplements and searched for information out of curiosity to share.

 

Causes of eyelid twitching symptoms

The correct medical term for the symptom commonly called eye twitching (eyelid twitching) is facial myokymia.

Facial myokymia is a tremor of the face, including eyelid tremors and tremors below the eyes, affecting specific areas of the face (forehead, cheeks, around the lips).

a state in which involuntary spasms occur

It is called.

 

Typical symptoms of eyelid twitching

1. Magnesium and calcium deficiency

Magnesium and calcium are inside and outside the cells.

Normal contraction and relaxation of muscle cells during movement.

Assist with functions.

Therefore, if either one becomes insufficient

Signals become misaligned during muscle contraction and relaxation processes.

And at this time, the common eye twitching symptoms we experience

The same muscle cramps occur.

 

2. Overwork and stress

Chronic fatigue and severe stress lead to the accumulation of lactic acid, known as a fatigue substance, in the muscles.

Causes contraction (muscle stiffness or cramping) and spasms.

3. Excessive caffeine intake and alcohol consumption 

Caffeine is like a double-edged sword.

Proper intake alleviates fatigue and enhances academic performance.

Various benefits such as improving work efficiency

It can be expected, but excessive intake can lead to numerous issues.

Because it causes side effects.

The most common side effect of excessive caffeine intake

It is a muscle cramp.

In case of excessive coffee consumption, due to diuretic effects

Chronic dehydration occurs, and muscles lacking sufficient fluids are prone to easily cramp.

Alcohol consumption also hinders the absorption of magnesium, which helps muscle contraction and relaxation.

4. Facial hemiparesis

Pain behind the affected ear associated with a seizure

☆Symptoms include eye discomfort and irritation

☆Clothing adjustment on the side with the convulsion

☆Smoothing of forehead wrinkles on the affected side

☆Loss of taste and speech impairment

5. Stroke

A stroke occurs when the blood vessels that carry blood to the brain

Blocked cerebral infarction and bleeding in the brain vessels with blood leakage

The cerebrospinal fluid flowing outward includes intracranial hemorrhage.

In traditional Korean medicine, it is called stroke.