Beware of these 6 diseases if your eyelids twitch continuously

Experts say that most cases of eyelid twitching are benign, however, there are still many cases where eyelid twitching is the first sign of some of the following diseases.

1. You have a tumor in your eye.

Although the probability of occurrence is very low, you should not ignore this phenomenon because this is a dangerous disease that leads to eye damage, even affecting life. After reviewing many medical records, ophthalmologists concluded that when the eye twitches continuously and abnormally, it shows that there is a foreign object in the eye.

Frequent eye twitching can be caused by tumors forming, pressing on the nerve, leading to eye twitching. Although this condition is very rare, the risk of getting a tumor is entirely possible, so do not be subjective or it will lead to blindness.

2. You're consuming too much caffeine

According to Dr. Luu Phuong, head of the Cornea Department at Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, drinking coffee every day is the cause of frequent eyelid twitching in adults. Coffee contains caffeine, which increases heart rate, stimulates metabolism and muscle activity, including eye muscles.

The reason for this phenomenon is because the muscles in the eyes are very small and sensitive, just a little bit of impulse from the internal and external environment will cause them to react by twitching. If you drink more than 3 cups of coffee/day, you should reconsider! That is not a good thing because caffeine can easily make us tense and increase our heart rate, affecting the brain in the long term.

3. The body is allergic

When the body feels stuffy, has difficulty breathing, has an itchy nose... these are signs of allergies. And in particular, these symptoms include itching and twitching of the eyelids. Eye experts say that when you have an allergy, allergens will act on protein complexes and release histamine. At that time, our body will begin to activate defense mechanisms to fight these reactions, including twitching of the eyelids.

Many people ignore this phenomenon because they think it is only temporary and not worth worrying about. However, if the eyes react for too long without timely solutions, it can easily lead to dangerous diseases such as keratitis, dry eyes, temporary blindness... At those times, you should use eye drops containing antihistamines. They will help reduce irritation and soothe the eyes.

4. Your body is stressed and needs rest.

Among the manifestations reflecting the body's fatigue and stress, eyelid twitching is the most obvious manifestation. Scientists have commented that when the body is tired, the eyes will have impulses from mild to strong that sometimes you yourself cannot recognize.

Neurologists diagnose that when stressed, the body reacts in many ways including sighing, yawning... including eyelid twitching. However, you may be too tired to feel this abnormality from your eyes, so you easily "ignore" this condition.

If prolonged, your eyes will easily age and lead to blindness faster. Experts recommend that when stressed, you should take deep breaths and let your eyes rest, the best way is to close your eyes and sleep deeply to limit this condition.

5. You are sleep deprived

No longer normal, sleep deprivation is considered a dangerous disease, common in developed and developing countries. Sleep deprivation leads to many "hidden" consequences, so the level of danger is extremely high.

Lack of sleep makes people susceptible to stress, weakens the immune system and affects the nervous system. When lacking sleep, the eyes are the place that reflects this condition most clearly. In addition to fatigue, wanting to "droop the eyelids", the eyes twitching repeatedly is a warning sign of lack of sleep!

6. Eye problems are "on the rise"

In addition to "sideline" diseases, eyelid twitching is the most obvious symptom of diseases directly related to the eyes such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism... If you often feel your eyes twitching while reading, working on the computer or watching TV, go get your eyes measured and examined.

According to Suckhoenhi.vn