What is the reason for the twitching of the philtrum?

Philtrum twitching is a common condition seen in daily life. Many people believe that it is caused by excessive pressure from work and life, and think that it will be fine if they just take a rest, and do not pay too much attention to it. In fact, the twitching of the philtrum is caused by many reasons. Let's take a closer look at what is going on with the twitching of the philtrum!

Occasionally, without realizing it, our philtrum may suddenly twitch. In fact, philtrum twitching is also a kind of facial muscle twitching, also commonly known as muscle spasm. It is generally idiopathic nerve paralysis, and some may become permanent sequelae.

The cause of facial muscle twitching is paroxysmal painless contraction of the muscle groups innervated by the facial nerves. The entire face may experience slight twitching starting from the orbicularis oculi muscle of the lower eyelid, then slowly spreading to the entire orbicularis oculi muscle and then spreading downwards. The most common twitching is the corner of the mouth. In more serious cases, the entire facial muscles of the patient may spasm, and eye spasms may even make it impossible to open the eyes, causing a great impact on life. However, facial twitches can also be localized, that is, there are spasms in certain parts of the body, such as the corners of the mouth, eyelids, and philtrum.

The course of hemifacial spasm is generally long and will recur, so patients are prone to anxiety, tension, inferiority and other psychological problems. Therefore, the nursing work for such patients should first encourage them to maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude, not to be too nervous and concerned about the condition, to give them confidence that they can be cured and to actively cooperate with the treatment. In addition, certain improvements should be made in life, such as leading a regular life and combining work and rest. Overwork is also one of the main causes of facial twitching.