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A member asked:

My son is 4 months old and when his left foot is touched his foot will twitch. is this an early sign of a disease?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

No: That is a normal reflex action.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2016

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Dr. Randy Lisch answered

No: This is just a reflex from touching.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 7/21/2012

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