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What Causes Frequent Involuntary Movement Of The Head In A Child?
Question: Sir, my son aged 10+ years from 3 days back ( since 19 Jan) frequently moving/ turning his head left or right instantly, only in sleeping conditions he not doing this. Apart from this other activities are remain normal. E.g. Reading, speaking, sleeping, walking etc are normal , Sir what can I do ?
Brief Answer:
Possible motor disorder. Need further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
This could be a motor disorder .
His neuromuscular status needs evaluation.
For, this I advice you get an MRI brain as initial assessment.
Please check with your neurophysician if he shares my view and if can offer this investigation to you.
Further management if any is based on test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Possible motor disorder. Need further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
This could be a motor disorder .
His neuromuscular status needs evaluation.
For, this I advice you get an MRI brain as initial assessment.
Please check with your neurophysician if he shares my view and if can offer this investigation to you.
Further management if any is based on test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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