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Why Does My Body Jerk While Sleeping?
I am a 30 year old man.My body jerks when i am in deep sleep. i am unaware of this, but my wife has noticed such movements, when i am in deep sleep, especially after midnight. i am working for 14-15 hours per day. Sleep is unsatisfacotry. I spend a lot time on the computer because of my Job. Kindly guide me
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
Hello Dear , this can be due to sleep deprivation as it seems you sleep for less than 6 hrs.please follow sleep hygiene to maintain your good sleep.sleep at fix time daily ,don't take stimulants like coffee and don't smoke one hour before sleep .stop watching TV and leave internet browsing one hour before going to sleep.Do some yoga or light exercise in morning.sleep for 6 to 8 hrs.if this dosen't help you can consult again.bye dear take care of your health.
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