Question 1

what is the definition or description of: jerky movements?

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Jerky movements: jerky movements = rapid, purposeless, uncontrolled movements.

Question 2

t do too well because of their jerky movements because they're young?

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No: No. Jerky movements known as ballistic movements can cause injury in any age. Always aim for slow smooth movements to avoid muscle strains and sprains.

Question 3

people, particularly men, who lift weights using fast and jerky movements?

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Ballistic motion: Fast and jerky motion is known as ballistic muscle movements. These movements can cause muscle strains and sprains. Switch to smooth controlled slow movements to help avoid injury.

Question 4

how dumb are people, particularly men, who lift weights using fast and jerky movements?

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Risk of injury: To use a rapid acceleration when lifting weights puts the muscles and tendons used in the contraction at risk; and if very fierce, even the joint across which the muscle is acting.

Question 5

are jerky movements normal for a 1 year old?

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Typically not: The jerky movements would need to be observed and several things evaluated by history,  physical exam and blood tests. A consultation with a neurologist would be recommended.

Question 6

please tell me, are jerky movements normal for a 1 year old?

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Depends: When children or people in general fall into deep sleep they can have jerky movements.
If the child will develop a fever she or he can develop chills. Otherwise you should talk with the child pediatrician about it.

Question 7

jerky movements and muscle spasms?

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Brain injury: In a very young child or infant, most likely due to cerebral palsy or syringomyelia; seen first in a teenager or young adult, head or spinal cord injury leading to spasticity. In mid life multiple sclerosis. In later mid life stroke or brain tumor will do this.  Then there are other more unusual illnesses such as motor neuron disease.

Question 8

8m old baby boy shows jerky movements.no particular pattern seen.but does it may be once a day.is it cause of concern.what coukd be the reason?

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Involuntary movement: involuntary movement could be myoclonic jerks. You might want to record it and show it to your doctor to make sure

Question 9

jerky movements with sleep apena or seizure?

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Can't tell: It would be difficult to say without conducting a full clinical interview and then possibly having to do a full overnight polysomnogram. Please discuss this with your family doctor or sleep physician and they will make arrangements to come up with the proper diagnosis for you. Best wishes.

Question 10

should i be worried that my 6 year old has dark blue gums and moves his head in jerky movements?

Accepted Answer

Investigate further.: Are they really blue? Or are they lacking the normal coral pink coloration. If so, it may be a sign of lack of oxygen. That could be related to a whole spectrum of systemic problems, and i suppose neurologic ones as well. Check with an md.

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