Nervous tick of the eye - rapid movements of the muscles under the eye or muscle fibers of the eyelid, involuntary and characterized by the same type. From the outside it looks like a wink or frequent blinking. Such an unpleasant symptom, as a rule, arises unexpectedly, can last from several minutes to several days, is single or repeated periodically. It is impossible to ignore this pathological condition, it is necessary to find out its cause and conduct treatment. Next, consider what may be associated with the appearance of the nervous tic of the eye, and how to cure it.
Causes of Nerve Teeth
Nervous tics are divided into two main types: primary and secondary. Primary occur most often in children, but can also occur in adults with autonomic disorders of the nervous system. The reasons in most cases are significant emotional effects on the psyche: nervous shock, severe fright, etc. Also, the primary tic of the eye develops sometimes as a result of overwork, prolonged work at the computer (eye strain), prolonged physical overload, etc.
Secondary nervous tics of the eyes appear in cases of disorders in the work of the brain, which can be provoked by the following factors:
- brain trauma (craniocerebral trauma);
- tumor processes in the brain;
- metabolic disorders in the body;
- presence of foci of chronic infection (tonsillitis, conjunctivitis, etc.);
- atherosclerosis;
- drugs treatment of certain pharmaceutical groups;
- deficiency of microelements (calcium, magnesium) in the body, etc.
It is worth noting that in many cases the causes of the appearance of the nervous tic of the eye remain unclarified.
How to treat the nervous tic of the eye?
It is often enough to use psychotherapy to treat the nervous tic of the eye. Universal, regardless of the causes of pathology, is considered the method of applied kinesiology, which is based on the use of special exercises and tests to check and adjust the system of reflexes and muscle contractions at the level of think tanks.
Effective in treating the nervous tic of the eye is the course of psychotherapy, which allows us to identify the presence of deep subconscious conflicts, which are the cause of the tick. The mastering of special techniques and relaxation techniques allows solving various internal problems.
Depending on the causes of the pathology, pills and other forms of medicament preparations may also be prescribed to treat the nervous tic of the eye. Typically, sedative (sedative) agents of natural or synthetic origin are recommended, as well as calcium and magnesium preparations to improve the conduct of nerve impulses. If the appearance of the nervous tic of the eye is associated with infections, then drugs are prescribed depending on their pathogens.
In severe cases, specialists can recommend injections of botox (botulinum toxin A), allowing to achieve muscle relaxation, obstacles to their excitation and giving them elasticity. The drug is injected directly into the muscle, and thus eliminates twitching.
An important role in the treatment of the nervous tic of the eye is played by proper nutrition, which allows the body to receive all the necessary substances. It will be useful to regularly use the following products:
- nuts;
- black currant;
- cherry;
- blueberry;
- watermelon;
- beet;
- Fish and seafood.
Exclude from the diet are carbonated and alcohol-containing beverages, as well as strong tea and coffee, causing overstrain of the nervous system.