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My daughter is 12, her leg jumps and wakes her up off and on during the night.she seems to have a restless nights sleep.what is the jumping caused frm?
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REM Sleep: She could be cycling through a stage of sleep known as rapid eye movement (rem). During rem, the activity of the brain's neurons is quite similar to that during waking hours, intense dreaming occurs as a result of heightened brain activity. This may explain the jumping of her legs.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Several causes: Start with a thtough discussion with your pediatrician' may concern will stop here, more likely referral to radiologist, pediatric orthopedist, geneticist. Please one step at a time. Best of luck and fortune. Do consider a shriner's children's medical centre.
Answered 9/7/2019
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Leg jumps in sleep: Not unusual to see movements during rapid eye movement stage of sleep (rem). Best to consult her pediatritian to see if further workup is needed, depending on severity of symptom.
Answered 9/16/2012
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