The eye twitches: there may be serious reasons for this (4 photos)

Many of us sometimes experience eye twitching - scientifically called benign myokymia. Most often it is attributed to stress, but it turns out that such twitching can have many reasons, and some of them are very serious.





A twitching eye is an unpleasant phenomenon, the causes of which are often unclear to us. This is the so-called benign myokymia (if one eye twitches) or essential blepharospasm (if both eyes twitch), which is an uncontrollable spasm of the eyelids. The main causes of these conditions are anxiety, stress, excessive consumption of caffeine or alcohol, fatigue, and overwork. Such spasms often go away on their own and last from several days to a week.



However, if eyelid twitching continues for more than two weeks, you should consult a doctor - perhaps the tic continues due to taking some medications or for other reasons. And if it continues for several weeks, it could mean something more serious. Dr Luke Pauls, clinical director at Bupa Health Clinics, said:

"If your eye has been twitching for more than two weeks and you notice unusual changes in the way your eye looks or feels, it may indicate an underlying problem. For example, it could be an early sign of multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease," says Dr. .





However, you should only sound the alarm if the twitching is regular and does not stop within a couple of weeks. If they are short-term, you can relieve them yourself. To do this, experts advise getting plenty of rest, finding ways to relax, stretching and massaging tense body muscles, and not worrying too much about the twitching itself - this will lead to even more stress. Dr. Pauls also recommends reducing your coffee intake to "reduce stress."