Dear Doctor: I am a 79-year-old woman, and I have in the past had night cramps that went away when I stamped my foot. When it got worse, including a burning sensation, a muscle relaxant helped. It’s ...

The muscle twitch creates short, involuntary muscle contractions, which affect tiny muscle areas that lie beneath the skin.

Q: Which doctor should I consult for muscle twitching? A: A primary care physician can guide you to avoid muscle twitching that occur due to general tiredness or nutritional deficiencies. However, a ...

Paresthesia: Sensations like tingling, pricking, tickling or burning without any apparent cause, not lasting for long. Example: sensations of “pins and needles” or a limb “falling asleep”.