Eyelid twitch
Eyelid twitch: Introduction
Eyelid twitch: Involuntary twitching or blinking of the eyelids.
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Causes of Eyelid twitch:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Eyelid twitch.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Causes of Types of Eyelid twitch:
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Eyelid twitch
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- PTOSIS
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Ptosis
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Ptosis
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- MYOCLONUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- PTOSIS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Myoclonus
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Ptosis
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Seizures
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Ptosis
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- Myoclonus
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Ptosis
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Seizures
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Ptosis
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Myoclonus
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Myoclonus
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Ptosis
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Ptosis
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Seizures
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Myoclonus
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Ptosis
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- MYOCLONUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- PTOSIS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Eyelid twitch: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Diagnostic tests for Eyelid twitch:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Eyelid twitch. Some of these are listed below :
- Eye examination
- Visual acuity (vision testing of the eye) may be affected with corneal ulceration depending on the site of the ulcer
- Use local anesthetic drops instilled prior to examining a painful eye as it is a sensitive measure of a surface problem. If the pain is unrelieved a deeper problem must be suspected
- Look for any foreign bodies, especially under the eyelids
- Evert the eyelid to inspect under the upper eyelid
- Use fluorescein staining of the cornea to detect any corneal ulceration or abrasion. Branch-like ulceration is diagnostic of herpes simplex infection of the eye
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Eyelid twitch.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the eyelid twitch? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- Is it unilateral or bilateral?
- Is there a history of eye trauma? - may indicate a corneal abrasion or corneal ulcer.
- Past medical history? - e.g. hemifacial spasm may be related to acoustic neuroma, Paget's disease, Bell's palsy. Blepharospasm may be associated with Parkinson's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy.
- Medications? - e.g. anti-psychotic medications may cause blepharospasm.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Eyelid twitch) may include:
- Eye pain? - Blepharospasm (involuntary contraction of the eye lids) may occur in response to any cause of eye pain. A painful eye may suggest herpes simplex infection, corneal ulcer, acute iritis, scleritis, episcleritis or acute glaucoma.
- Visual loss? - may suggest herpes simplex infection or corneal ulceration.
- Photophobia (dislike of light)? - may indicate herpes simplex infection or corneal ulcer.
- Symptoms of hemifacial spasm? - e.g. irregular spasm of the facial muscles on one side of the face including twitching of the eye, usually occurring in middle-aged women.
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Medications or substances causing Eyelid twitch:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Eyelid twitch as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Organs affected by Eyelid twitch:
The list of organs typically affected by Eyelid twitch may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Eyelid twitch
The list below shows some of the causes of Eyelid twitch mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Eyelid twitch
How Common are these Causes of Eyelid twitch?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Eyelid twitch.
Of the 12
causes of Eyelid twitch that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 0
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 0
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 11
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Eyelid twitch
Conditions listing symptoms: Eyelid twitch:
The following list of conditions
have 'Eyelid twitch' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Aicardi syndrome
... eyelid twitchingAxenfeld-Schürenberg syndrome
... twitching eyelidsB
Benign essential blepharospasm
... longer eyelid spasms, progressive worsening of eyelid spasms, uncontrollable eyelid closingD
Dystonia 1, Torsion, Autosoma Dominant
... eyelid spasmsDystonia Musculorum Deformans 1
... eyelid spasmsDystonia musculorum deformans type 1
... eyelid spasmsG
Glaucoma, congenital
... eyelid spasmsH
Hemifacial Spasm
... twitching eyelidI
Idiopathic dystonia DYT1
... eyelid spasmsP
Primary glaucoma, congenital
... eyelid spasmsS
Spinocerebellar ataxia 17
... eyelid spasmsT
Torsion dystonia 7
... eyelid spasms
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Eyelid twitch?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Eyelid twitch, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
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Classifications of Eyelid twitch:
Subtypes of Eyelid twitch:
Myokymia (4 causes), Facial Myokymia (1 cause), Generalized Myokymia, Eyelid Myokymia
Medical Conditions associated with Eyelid twitch:
Eyelid symptoms (652 causes), Itching skin (1268 causes), Eye symptoms (4112 causes), Eye twitching (357 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes), Eye movement symptoms (583 causes)
Symptoms related to Eyelid twitch:
Eye twitch (357 causes), Eye spasm, Eye movement disorcers, Droopy eyelid (394 causes), Benign essential blepharospasm, Hemifacial spasm, Blepharospasm, Corneal irritation (1 cause), Injury, Stress, Lack of sleep, Fatigue (2744 causes), Prolonged staring, Eye strain, Neurological disorders
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