From involuntary contractions of small muscles, especially the face, mostly women suffer. This often jerks the upper lip, usually from one side. This phenomenon is observed against a background of various experiences, stress, emotional tension. The symptom can quickly disappear on its own, but in rare cases, discomfort does not go away for several days.
Why does the upper lip twitch?
The main cause of this condition is facial tics. They arise as a result of damage to the branches of the trigeminal nerve, its inflammation or infringement. Violations of the functions of the nervous structure, as a rule, occur due to the following circumstances:
- supercooling ;
- long stay in a draft;
- trauma of the face, fractures of the jaw;
- a night's sleep in an uncomfortable position;
- congenital features;
- consequences of surgical interventions and rejuvenating procedures;
- immune reactions, often - inoculation;
- complications of dental operations.
It is possible to determine exactly what triggered the damage to the branches of the trigeminal nerve, at a neurologist's appointment.
But there is another explanation, why the upper lip twitches - psychological reasons. In the relevant section of medicine this condition is associated with strong emotional disorders, and such involuntary muscle contractions may be harbingers of dangerous neurotic syndromes.
What to do when the upper lip twitches left or right?
It is advisable to visit a neurologist and a psychotherapist immediately to find out the exact causes of the pathology described. Only a specialist will be able to prescribe an adequate and effective treatment.
For rapid relief of the condition, it is recommended to take an antispasmodic (No-Shpa, Spazmalgon) and a mild sedative, for example, an extract of valerian or motherwort.