Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a neurological disorder manifested by twitching on one side of the face due to involuntary contractions of the eyelid and other facial muscles. It usually begins gradually ...

"The reason we pay close attention to benign essential blepharospasm is because it can be confused with a hemifacial spasm, muscle contractions of the eyelid and cheek on one side of the face.

The common types of movement disorders that affect the head, neck, and face include ... can trigger involuntary muscle movement. Head twitching isn’t considered a life threatening symptom ...

Successful MVD surgery cures rare hemifacial spasms, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment for ...

These twitches can affect any muscle group in the body but are most often noticed in larger muscles, such as those in the arms, legs, and face ... leading to muscle spasms or twitches ...

A sprain is an injury to a ligament, whereas a strain involves damage to a muscle or tendon when these tissues are stretched or torn. A muscle spasm, or cramp, is a sudden, involuntary contraction of ...

Q. Every so often, my left eye twitches. It goes away after a while, but it’s annoying. Is there a remedy? A. Eye-twitching – also called eye spasms or blinking disorder – is ...

In other cases, a person may develop MEM after trauma, involuntary facial muscle spasms, or essential tremor of the soft palate. Several medical and surgical therapies are available. Some ...