Patient's question:
Started jumping early on, and you can see it moving slightly left and right in the mirror. Sometimes it jumps all day long, and sometimes it's a bit better. In the past month, my emotions have been quite unstable due to relationship issues, and I've been overthinking a lot. I go to bed late and wake up late, but my mental state is still okay. However, sometimes when I overthink without a clear direction, I feel a bit hypersensitive. Does this affect me? Should I go to the hospital? How can I eliminate the symptoms? Thank you! No, should I go to the hospital? How can I eliminate the symptoms? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Eyelid twitching is a condition of minor muscle tremors in the orbicularis oculi muscle, with each twitch lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes, and it will recover completely on its own afterward. When the eyelid twitches frequently again, you can close your eyes for a rest or apply a warm towel to your eyes to prolong the twitching duration. If the eyelid twitches incessantly, you should seek medical attention immediately. If, during the eyelid twitching, the muscles on the same side of the face, eyebrows, and corners of the mouth also twitch, it may be a sign of severe pain caused by facial nerve impairment, and active treatment should be pursued.