Often eye blink and head nodding

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Asked for Male, 7 Years

My son is 7 years old and for around 1 months he is often blink his eyes and shake his head. Before he used to just blink his eyes and nothing more. 1 year back i saw a doctor and he gave some antiallergic medication and he is fine for sometimes but now he do it more than before. let me know if it is something serious.

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Dr. Anuja Bharti

Pediatrician 14 yrs exp Pune

Hello. It sounds like some habit issue but it is better to get an eye examination done to check for any refraction error. Try to keep him off from digital screen as much as possible.

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Dr. Rahul Kamble Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Kamble

Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Bangalore

How is attention span in school? Ask the teacher how is his behaviors in school. May be an absence seizure. Have a CONSULTATION with Pediatrician.

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