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twitching of the face
what can cause twitching or spasms with a slight swelling on the right side of my nose?
There is a condition which causes painless facial spasms, twitches and sometimes contortions. It is treatable and normally benign, but bothersome. I don't know about the swelling.
It is called "hemifacial spasm" - appropriately enough.
You can search for those two words and see if it fits. Also here is descriptive link:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hemifacial_spasm/hemifacial_spasm.htm
Quix
It is called "hemifacial spasm" - appropriately enough.
You can search for those two words and see if it fits. Also here is descriptive link:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hemifacial_spasm/hemifacial_spasm.htm
Quix
Stres is a possibility. If you have other symptoms, see your physician and get checked out for MS and fibromyalgia.
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