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My daughter the last 2 weeks has developed a body twitch or jerking motion in her arms, legs and torso. should i be worried?

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Twitch: Havre your child be seen by his pediatrician right away maybe he needs to see a neurologist to rule out seizure disorder have blood tests also done to check calcium levels and blood sugar

Answered 1/11/2015

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A member asked:

My daughter the last 2 weeks has developed a body twitch or jerking motion in her arms, legs and torso. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

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