Sudden shake during sleep

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My child shakes a sudden in night while asleep,this thing i have notices 2-3times.this thing he used to do when he was 2 and now at this age i m noticing it.pls help what it can be.

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Dr. Rishikant Ojha Pediatrician 20 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rishikant Ojha

Pediatrician 20 yrs exp Ghaziabad

These are fairly common happenings in kids and are of little consequence in later life when his future brain development or intelligence are concerned. Just relax . These are called night terrors.

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