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What Could Sudden Throwing Up Action, Tensed Arms And Hands, Open Eyes During Sleep Indicate?
Hi, my child was asleep a little while ago when I saw him make what looking like a throwing up motion with his mouth and his left arm and hand seemed to tense, his eyes also were open while yhis happened, what could this be? He does not have a fever.
Sat, 22 Mar 2014
Hello,
Most common cause in which a child involuntarily jerks his limbs during sleep is called benign sleep myoclonus.This is a normal phenomenon . However, the tensing of one arm , with involvement of the mouth and keeping the eyes open suddenly during sleep could be a focal convulsion. I would advise a visit to your doctor for a neurological examination.Also, monitor for any recurrence
Regards
Dr.Sudharsana.S
Most common cause in which a child involuntarily jerks his limbs during sleep is called benign sleep myoclonus.This is a normal phenomenon . However, the tensing of one arm , with involvement of the mouth and keeping the eyes open suddenly during sleep could be a focal convulsion. I would advise a visit to your doctor for a neurological examination.Also, monitor for any recurrence
Regards
Dr.Sudharsana.S
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