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My 19month old rencently keeps kicking and shaking his head very fast every night @330am.he is asleep tho.is this normal or should i be concerned.tnks?

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Seizure?: Although he maybe fine during the day, what he is exhibiting maybe just be a night mare or bad dream. However, those symptoms could also be a seizure. Please have him checked by his pediatrician or a neurologist and request an eeg.

Answered 3/26/2013

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