Temporary and involuntary twitching of a century, which is called a spasm or tic - is, in general, normal. So body tells us about fatigue and abundant experiences, that it is time to finally relax. However, not uncommon when this is a sign of eye twitching, or even neurological disorders.
Why tic develops in a person?
The causes of muscle spasms of the lower / upper eyelid opening / closing the eyes are usually:
- fatigue;
- voltage;
- Stress.
Also tics can occur from misuse of alcohol or coffee. And critical milliliters of beverage is not set - the reaction is always individual. Eyelid may also twitch, as so evident side effect of a drug.
How to deal with the problem?
To eliminate the effects of stress or fatigue that had led to twitching century, should:
1. Observe the regime of the day. And above all sleep at least 7-8 hours a day. Do morning exercises. Take a contrast shower, etc.
2. It is better to forget (at least temporarily) on energy and coffee. If the hold did not work, will help to minimize the harm to a glass of water - he quickly reduce the concentration of caffeine in the blood, soften a stimulating effect.
3. If twitch provoked dry eye and, as a consequence, frequent blinking, it is necessary to do special warm compresses, use a special moisturizing drops.
4. If the cause of teak - the drug, the drug need to cancel after medical consultation.
When should you agitated?
If eyelid twitches a week or more, and even a person there were any accompanying symptoms, it is a sign of pathology:
- or eye infection (it can be recognized by tearing, purulent discharge, burning sensation and sand in the eyes);
- or an allergic reaction (although it is almost the same symptoms as that of infection);
- or the lack of trace elements (calcium and / or magnesium, and to understand it is necessary to donate blood on biochemical analysis);
- or neurological disorders (such reactions may give the person paresis, multiple sclerosis, disorders of innervation of muscles).
In any case, self-medicate is not necessary, it is necessary to consult a doctor, get tested, to find out the exact diagnosis and undergo a complex treatment.
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