Why Do Eyes Twitch?

Almost everyone has experienced a sudden, out-of-the-blue eye twitch at some point. More than likely they have experienced more than one case of their eye twitching. So why does it twitch? A majority of the time an eye twitch is nothing serious and should not be worried about but in some cases it actually could be a sign of a more serious problem.

The common reasons for eye twitching are stress, chronic fatigue, and even anxiety among other reasons. The bottom line is different people have an eye twitch for different reasons. With a common, occasional eye twitch, you don't need to worry about treating it. It will stop eventually on its own and all you have to do is wait. If you experience eye twitching rather often you should try to relax more. If this doesn't work you might look into other more serious reasons for this frequent twitch.

There are cases of eye twitching being linked to a more serious condition and there are ways to look out for this. Eye twitching occurring with a fever or those that hurt or are uncomfortable are signs you should see your doctor. Also any eye twitches that make your eye fully close or twitches that last more than a week are among more reasons to consult your doctor.

A majority of the time eye twitches are common and normal and can be relieved simply by reducing your stress. Ensure you are getting plenty of rest, consider relaxation techniques to help eliminate your stress. If you stare at a computer screen all day you should ensure that you are taking breaks often so that your eyes can rest. Eye twitching is just another normal and quite common condition that millions of people endure every day.

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