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Infantile spasm symptoms and test

2023-07-11 05:21:22
My baby is 5 weeks old make, and agter birth his metabolic screening was done which came normal , but in sleep he suddenly comes forward and lifting his legs and hands, is that infantile spasm? as i was watching video it showed kids doing it while awake, but my baby does while sleeping not very frequently but occasionaly.but can ifnarile spasm be detected in metabolic screening?
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Hi It's not get detected in limited newborn screening test You should consult with Paediatrician for better assessment and management

Answered2023-07-11 05:37:33

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Hello ! Spasms won’t detect in metabolic screening

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