The eye twitches. What is the reason?

Many, if not all, know how unpleasant sensations are when the eye twitches. Veko begins to tremble greatly and it seems that it is noticeable to everyone around. This is not true. It's just that a person is not accustomed to such intense work of the muscles of the eye. But, nevertheless, I want to eliminate this very uncomfortable feeling. And to do this, first you need to figure out why the eye twitches.

Experts say that the most common factor in twitching of the eye muscles is precisely a nervous tic. This also includes nervous overstrain, lack of sleep and overwork, which in the most negative way affect the whole body and its sensations. If the reason is precisely this, then it is quite enough to just relax and have a good night's sleep, put aside all things for a while and completely relax. But what to do when the eye twitches, and all of the above circumstances are eliminated? It's time to go to the doctor and undergo a thorough examination.

The body never complains just like that. If twitching bothers you for quite some time, there is a risk of developing facial hemispasm. In such cases, you should contact a neurologist who will make the most accurate diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. In some cases, if the eye twitches, vision may noticeably decrease. Therefore, a visit to the ophthalmologist will be useful.

In addition to stress and tension, frequent twitching of the eye muscles can also occur due to a lack of certain vitamins in the body. Often people encounter this problem in the spring. But those who eat frequent diets or eat monotonously are in danger throughout the year. The left eye or right eye twitches due to a decrease in conduction in the synapses of the motor muscles of the eye. Diversify your diet, include as many fruits, vegetables and fresh herbs as possible.

What to do when the eye twitches constantly, interfering with normal life and productive work? Doctors unanimously state that acute or chronic neurosis is the most common factor in twitching of the eye muscles. This is a psychological problem and only a specialist should solve it. A psychologist will help you identify and eliminate all traumatic situations. And for the duration of treatment, you should limit the time spent at the computer to a minimum. After seven to ten days, the condition usually stabilizes. If the reasons why the left eye or right eye twitches are not eliminated, you should go to the neurologist for advice.

This phenomenon has a separate medical term. Doctors call this condition "nystagmus." It should be noted that it can be both acquired and congenital. Often it occurs when focusing and looking at a very fast moving object. Some professions provoke its appearance. This is a conveyor worker, subway driver or miner. In an ordinary person, short jerking can occur due to severe eye fatigue or at the time of a quick look to the side.

It should also be said that the eye often twitches due to multiple sclerosis, encephalitis of various origins, diseases of the middle ear, parasitic diseases of the brain, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, swelling, concussion or contusion of the brain, as well as due to a skull injury. Therefore, under no circumstances should you start your health, and in case of the slightest unpleasant symptoms immediately seek the advice of an experienced specialist. In some cases, procrastination can end tragically. This is especially true for young children. Our main resource is health, so take care of yourself and your family.


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