What causes twitching nerves?

Muscle twitching is also called muscle fasciculation. Twitching involves small muscle contractions in the body. Your muscles are made up of fibers that your nerves control. read more

Medical issues that cause metabolic disorders, including low potassium and kidney disease, can also cause muscle twitching, as can neuropathy – any type of nerve damage – and an autoimmune disorder called Isaacs’ syndrome, which is characterized by continuous muscle fiber activity. read more

Why your muscles twitch is not entirely known, at least in terms of why some people experience muscle twitching and not others. But the two key factors here are stress and adrenaline. Stress Stress puts a great deal of tension on your muscles and your nerves. read more