Muscle fasciculation; Fasciculations of muscle
There is usually no treatment necessary for benign muscle twitching.
Call your health care provider if you have long-term or persistent muscle twitches.
Your health care provider will take a medical history and perform a physical examination.
Medical history questions may include:
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