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2025-03-29 03:54:44
Hi doc, my son is 5 years old. He is suddenly waking up in sleep and looks somewhere,shakes his hands and legs ,and gives like a scared expression . If  we call out his name , he calms for 2 sec and then again repeats this action . Later he'll sleep normally .Morning if we ask , he doesn't remember. From last week , 3 episodes happened . Why is he doing this way ??
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Worried or anxious If situation of sleep is bad, like too warm

Answered2025-03-30 11:48:40

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It's normal

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In a growing child sleep awakening is normal... Improves over age ..Once consult  to evaluate further.

Answered2025-03-30 04:17:40

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