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7 months old baby infantile spasm
My baby boy is 7 months 7 days old for the past 12 days suddenly he has been doing head jerking backward while in sitting position while playing or normally sitting day 1 jerk was very strong like 2-3 times in a series but now the jerk frequency is slow consulted 2 pediatrics one is saying normal other is saying might be infantile spasm what should I do please help he is playing, he is very fussy from day one of his birth he is doing every activity like a normal baby does but not started babbling yet and refusing solids kindly guide
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Dr. Aparna
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Ernakulam
It is advisable to video record the events. You can consult a Neurologist for detailed evaluation and investigations including an EEG and if needed brain imaging.
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