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Sudden twitch

2023-11-12 09:24:52
My 7 months old son since yesterday is sometimes shrugging by tightening his hand muscles while sitting. He is doing it every 10-11 mins. He is not dropping his head or anything but a sudden twitch. Is this infantile spasm? Please please help
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Please send video

Answered2023-12-12 08:11:44

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Hello, kindly make a video of the movements and consult physically for examination and evaluation.

Answered2023-11-12 14:07:46

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Child needs to be examined ,can't comment of this only Whenever it occurs make video
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visit neuro pediatrician

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