Why do we get muscle spasms?!


Question: i am getting them in one place lately and its above my knee cap..why do we get them..it really bugs me sometimes?


Answers: i am getting them in one place lately and its above my knee cap..why do we get them..it really bugs me sometimes?

Muscle twitching (fasciculation) is the result of spontaneous local muscle contractions that are involuntary. Typically, these contractions only affect individual muscle groups connected to (innervated by) a particular motor neuron. This twitching does not cause pain.

Common Causes
Muscle spasms can cause cramps and are usually brought on by the following:

Muscle fatigue
Heavy exercise
Dehydration
Pregnancy
Hypothyroidism
Depleted magnesium or calcium stores or other metabolic abnormalities
Alcoholism
Kidney failure leading to uremia
Medications
Stress
Overtired

Some muscle twitching can result in more serious things.





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