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Baby jerky type movements
Hi sir or mam
My baby boy was 7 days old, sometimes his head hand and legs were moving like jerky, please tell me why he is doing like that.is it serious issue?
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Hello, dont worry, such jerky movements are very common in neonatal peruod specially first couple of months.
Breastfeed the child well.
And keep giving vitamin d supplementation routinely
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Hello.
Some movements are to be followed up with investigations. You need to share a video of the movements.
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Jerky movement are due to many causes....
Mostly they are not worry some
But one should check that...
Does he cried at birth? Was he admitted immediately after birth? He is 7 days old does he had/having jaundice?
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Pls share video of the movements to comment on this.
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Dr. Shivaram Rai
Pediatrician
25 yrs exp
Mangalore
It is normal for all newborn babies.
Don't worry...
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