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Meaning of fasciculaciones



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Danilo Enrique Noreña Benítez

fasciculaciones
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They are involuntary and almost imperceptible contractions of the muscles. They can be generated by drug or stimulant use for long periods or by Magnesium deficiency. Small muscle spasms.

  



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Jimeno Álvarez

Fasciculations are small and involuntary contractions muscle, visible under the skin and which do not produce movement of members, due to nerve discharges spontaneous groups of skeletal muscle fibers. They are usually completely harmless, but can be caused by neurological diseases that they can be serious. The most common cause of persistent fasciculation is benign fasciculation syndrome.Other risk factors may be the use of anticholinergic drugs for long periods, ( in particular ethanolamines, which are non-prescription sedatives most used, diphenhydramine used for allergies and dimenhydrinate used for nausea and dizziness of the 41 trip;. Usually people suffering from benign fasciculation syndrome suffer paraesthesia shortly after consuming this type of drugs and, a few hours later, fasciculation episodes appear.Stimulants can also cause fasciculations directly, including caffeine ( coffee, tea, cola ) pseudoephedrine and albuterol/salbutamol. Some medications used to treat diseases can contain substances that trigger twitching, therefore it is always recommended that you consult your doctor.Inadequate doses of magnesium can also cause fasciculations, especially after a severe loss of 40 mg; for example by severe diarrhea, ) The sobresfuerzo is another risk factor due to the loss of magnesium causes. Up to 80% of the people does not by its diet of magnesium recommended amount, magnesium-rich foods being green vegetables such as spinach, nuts such as almonds and, to a lesser extent, banana. There are variety of magnesium supplements, but it should be careful not to ingest excessive doses that can cause diarrhea and therefore increased loss of magnesium, ( 300-350 mg of magnesium supplements often cause diarrhea in many people, being usually recommended the additional intake of up to 100-133 mg ).

  










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