{"product_id":"benign-fasciculation-syndrome-muscle-twitching-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-diagnosis-treatment-and-related-conditions","title":"Benign Fasciculation Syndrome, (Muscle Twitching) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book describes Benign Fasciculation Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA few days ago I have a new patient who has been having muscle twitching of the back muscles in the afternoon when resting after a busy day of housework.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis disorder began about ten years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe did not have a history of trauma or frightening experience which may have sparked off the attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe had seen a neurologist who did an electro-encephalogram (EEG) and tested her and said that she was normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe also seen several doctors who had done blood tests and said she was normal especially the thyroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNo MRI or CT scan of brain or spine was done.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe told me that the muscle twitching starts only when rested after a busy day of household work and not while she was working.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eApparently the muscle twitching has spread to her upper and lower abdomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere were no urological or gastrointestinal symptoms or sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHer blood pressure and heart rate were within normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere was no evidence of thyroid enlargement or thyroid symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere were fine tremors of the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecently she has taken up Yoga and Tai Chi which did not help.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, deep breathing exercises help her twitching and muscle pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis seems to suggest that her condition may be caused by anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eI decided to give her a mild tranquillizer twice a day and a muscle relaxant at night.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nI also asked her to do deep breathing exercises to reduce anxiety or listen to soothing music.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBenign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is persistent muscle twitching, tingling, or numbness in one or more muscles.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPeople with benign fasciculation syndrome may feel a persistent twitch or numbness in their muscles.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBFS causes extended muscle twitching, which can persist for extended periods of time or return regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe twitches may happen in random muscles and may get better or worse with time.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCauses:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFasciculations themselves can have a variety of causes, such as the use of certain substances or medicines, particularly allergy drugs.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDrugs that may trigger fasciculations are:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n1.Beta-agonists\u003cbr\u003e\r\n2.Chlorpheniramine (Chlorphen SR)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n3.Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n4.Diphenhydramine (Benadryl\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThese twitches will normally subside when the person stops taking the medicine and do not cause BFS.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMuscle twitches may also be because of previous trauma and injury or may be symptoms of anxiety or depression.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSome people who lack certain minerals, such as magnesium or calcium, may also form muscle twitches\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFasciculations may also be linked to other regular activities such as:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n1.Strenuous exercise\u003cbr\u003e\r\n2.Drinking alcohol\u003cbr\u003e\r\n3.Smoking cigarettes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n4.Fatigue\u003cbr\u003e\r\n5.Caffeine intake\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSymptoms\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe most frequent symptom of benign fasciculation syndrome is twitching in the thigh or calf.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe twitch will be most obvious when the body is at rest.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAfter some time, a person may also feel pain in the affected muscle.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDiagnosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhen diagnosing BFS, doctors will look for stress levels, muscle strength and resistance tests.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n1.Blood tests to look for disorders with electrolytes, thyroid gland function, and blood chemistry\u003cbr\u003e\r\n2.CT or MRI scan of the spine or brain\u003cbr\u003e\r\n3.Electromyogram (EMG)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n4.Nerve conduction studies\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTreatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\nNo treatment is required for benign muscle twitching in most cases.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn other cases, treating an underlying medical cause may improve the symptoms.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAnxiety may be reduced by listening to soothing music and deep breathing exercises.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSometimes a mild tranquillizer may help.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe patient should eat well.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAnti-inflammatory drugs or muscle relaxants may help people with pain, fatigue, and inflammation.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIf blood work identifies any mineral deficiency, the person should take magnesium or calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 1 Benign Fasciculation Syndrome\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 7 Motor Neuron Disease\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 8 Essential Tremors\u003cbr\u003e\r\nEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Livre numérique 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