Query regarding arm jerk

2026-01-10 19:46:29
My 3.5 year old daughter was watching cartoon on mobile...with mobile in her hands...and I was besides her ...she had jerk in her left arm and she shouted ouch... I tried to massage her arm as I saw she had some kind of jerk in left arm...I asked her what happened is ur arm hurting...she pointed towards middle of chest near throat...and said here it hurts...I rubbed there jus fr one two secs ...and she was continue watching her mobile ... Normally... This happened for the first time...I am worried what can it be... Can it be related to heart or nerves...to add here she had cheese rice and potato today... Can it be gas?? Or reflux???
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2026-01-13 02:30:02

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2026-01-11 12:08:14

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Vedio most important in that situation madam
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Answered2026-01-11 11:00:20

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This episode does not sound serious. In a 3.5-year-old child, a single brief jerk of the arm followed by a short cry, with immediate return to normal activity, is most commonly due to a transient muscle spasm or position-related discomfort, especially while holding a mobile for some time. Children of this age often cannot localize pain properly and may point to the chest or throat even when the discomfort originates from the arm, neck, or shoulder muscles. The fact that the pain settled quickly with rubbing and did not recur is very reassuring. This presentation is very unlikely to be related to the heart or nerves, and it does not suggest a seizure. Mild gas or reflux can cause temporary chest or throat discomfort, but it would not explain the arm jerk and may be coincidental. At present, reassurance and observation are sufficient, with advice to avoid prolonged mobile use and ensure good posture. Evaluation is needed only if such episodes recur or are associated with loss of awareness, persistent pain, breathlessness, or fainting.

Answered2026-01-11 06:13:01

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