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What Causes Twitching Of Leg During Sleep?

My son is 7 months old. While he is sleeping, his legs and arms sometimes twitch a lot. And it is not like the deep sleep twitch. He also has done this when he was sitting in my lap resting. Could this be serious? I hate to bring him to his Ped. for twitching if its nothing.                                                                  
Tue, 16 Mar 2021
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Hi,

This may happen in a child with calcium deficiency. You should start him on it as soon as possible. Also, observe the child if along with twitching he has other symptoms too.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pranoti Jadhao, Pediatrician
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What Causes Twitching Of Leg During Sleep?

Hi, This may happen in a child with calcium deficiency. You should start him on it as soon as possible. Also, observe the child if along with twitching he has other symptoms too. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranoti Jadhao, Pediatrician