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Sudden rise and drop of leg during sleep
The leg suddenly rises and drops quickly whenever she is sleeping. Due to which sometime pain also starts. What could be the reason for it ?? Is there any nerveous system problem ? Is has hyperthyroidism and asthma.
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Hi... It can hypnogogic phenomenon... But need some more History to comment
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