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Are A Slight Twitch In My Right Eye And Pain Behind The Neck Something Worrisome?
Question: Hi, over the past three days I've had a slight twitch in my right eye. 2 days ago I also had a pain in the back on my neck on the same side. I woke up this morning and my mum noticed that one of my eye lids was slightly lower than the other.
Brief Answer:
Unilateral twitches are generally harmless.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Unilateral(one sided) eye lid twitching or spasms are harmless and does not signify any disease conditions. It will resolve by it own in few days without any treatment.
The probable causes for twitches are eye strain as in prolonged TV/ computer use, sleep deprivation, eyelid irritation and use of caffeine/alcohol.
The photo also looks normal apart very mild edema of one of the lid. It may be due to eye strain or eye lid irritation which may predispose to twitches. Neck pain could not be attributed to this.
You have to seek medical advice in case of redness or discharge from eyes, or in case of visual disturbances.
As of now, no treatment is required.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
Unilateral twitches are generally harmless.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Unilateral(one sided) eye lid twitching or spasms are harmless and does not signify any disease conditions. It will resolve by it own in few days without any treatment.
The probable causes for twitches are eye strain as in prolonged TV/ computer use, sleep deprivation, eyelid irritation and use of caffeine/alcohol.
The photo also looks normal apart very mild edema of one of the lid. It may be due to eye strain or eye lid irritation which may predispose to twitches. Neck pain could not be attributed to this.
You have to seek medical advice in case of redness or discharge from eyes, or in case of visual disturbances.
As of now, no treatment is required.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Hi, it's been a few days and one eyelid still seems slightly lower than the other. The twitching is still there but doesn't happen as frequently as it did.
Brief Answer:
You can wait a couple more days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you can wait for a couple of days more. If symptoms still persist, I'd suggest consulting an Ophthalmologist and get evaluated further.
Thanks and Regards
You can wait a couple more days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you can wait for a couple of days more. If symptoms still persist, I'd suggest consulting an Ophthalmologist and get evaluated further.
Thanks and Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hi just a quick follow up, the twitching seems to happen worst Everytime I sneeze, is this anything to be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
Absolutely no
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
According to my experience and clinical knowledge this is harmless and no treatment is needed.
Seems like you are tensed!
If you are worried much, you can consult an ophthalmologist for reassurance.
Absolutely no
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
According to my experience and clinical knowledge this is harmless and no treatment is needed.
Seems like you are tensed!
If you are worried much, you can consult an ophthalmologist for reassurance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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