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2016-01-31 18:29:36
My baby got brain stroke 8 months back and now she is having myoclonous jerks 8-10 times in a day (sudden jerk) What are the common reason for jerk What precautions to be taken Any special medicine available Any treatment for MELAS Advice your best opinions
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