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Bret Mobley, MD, MS (Neuropathology)
Dr. Mobley graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, completing a masters degree in neuroscience between his second and third years of medical school. He trained as a resident in pathology at Stanford University Hospital before joining the faculty of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee in 2010. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2018 and to Neuropathology Division Director in 2020.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Cannot stop my face from twitching
Facial spasms occur more frequently when I am tired
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Unintentional movements or twitching of the muscles of the face. Spasms may happen due to injury of the nerves of the face, or due to irritation of the nerves of the face, for example by a pulsing blood vessel.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Convulsions on the face
Possible causes
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare condition where the immune system damages the spinal cord and the nerves of the eyes (optic nerves).
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system), which may lead to permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves.
- Muscular dystrophy
A group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. In this condition, abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle.
cholera
Hypoparathyroidism
Related serious diseases
- Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia occurs when the levels of calcium in the blood are too low. It’s often caused by abnormal levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) or vitamin D in the body.
- Tetanus
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have twitching or spasms anywhere on your face?
Do you get facial spasms more frequently when you get tired?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
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Reviewed By:
Bret Mobley, MD, MS (Neuropathology)
Dr. Mobley graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, completing a masters degree in neuroscience between his second and third years of medical school. He trained as a resident in pathology at Stanford University Hospital before joining the faculty of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee in 2010. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2018 and to Neuropathology Division Director in 2020.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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