Twitching of the upper eyelid
The upper eyelid consists of a ring-shaped muscle, a connective tissue plate and the layer of skin above it. The muscle serves to close the eyelid and this can be done either arbitrarily or in the form of a reflex (eyelid closure reflex). When the upper eyelid is twitched, an uncontrolled transmission of stimuli from the nerves to the eye muscles results in a series of rapid, involuntary muscle contractions, so-called fasciculations.
We find fasciculations of the upper eyelid particularly unpleasant, as the fluttering is literally “in front of our eyes”. In most cases, however, a twitching of the upper eyelid has no disease value whatsoever. Common causes are overtiredness, nervousness or stress.
Alcohol consumption, lack of fluids or a lack of minerals in the body can also cause the twitching. Rarely is there a serious illness, such as multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the brain or a tumour behind it. Occasional twitching of the upper eyelid does not require further treatment.
In most cases, it is sufficient to recover and try to get enough sleep. Acutely, a twitching upper eyelid can be treated with a gentle massage. This is done by gently stroking your fingers over the upper eyelid in the direction of the temples.
Therapy of eye twitches
The therapy has already been explained for the above-mentioned clinical pictures. Basically, relaxation, a balanced vitamin-rich diet and magnesium for acute therapy help. Magnesium is available in tablet or powder form for oral intake, and can be obtained from any pharmacy.
Massage, meditation or yoga can be used as relaxation methods. In principle, there are no limits to your imagination, sometimes even an evening in the bathtub is enough. As far as nutrition is concerned, fresh fruit, vegetables and food rich in trace elements is recommended.
If you suspect excessive stress to be the cause of your eye twitching, it helps to cut down on your work load and, if possible, take a vacation. It should be remembered that in the majority of cases, eye twitching is caused by stress, which can lead to high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. These comorbidities are high risk factors for much more dangerous diseases such as cerebral haemorrhages and heart attacks.
Homeopathy
Various homeopathic remedies are used for twitching of the eye muscles. These include Potassium phosphoricum, Stramonium and Agaricus mascarius. As the twitching is often an expression of inner tension, calming substances such as hops, valerian or passion flower are also used.
They are taken in the form of tablets, drops or globules. The homeopathic remedies are chosen so that they best suit the cause of the eye twitch. However, if the symptoms persist, a doctor should be consulted, as homeopathic remedies are not a substitute for therapy in cases of severe neurological disorders.
For some people, the use of salts for eye twitches has proven to be effective. salts are preparations from alternative medicine, but their effectiveness has not been scientifically proven. For nervous eye twitching the following salts can be taken: No.
9 Sodium phosphoricum and No. 11 Silicea. They are taken in the form of tablets. A quantity of 3 x 2 tablets per day is recommended.
