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What kind of doctor during discover if my son has periodic limb movement?
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Limb movements: Plmd is a diagnosis that is established mostly on sleep testing in sleep lab. Rls (restless leg syndrome) is established on clinical grounds often by pediatrician, family doctor or sleep specialist). The key is to address the issue and if the doctor is not taking seriously then ask for second opinion or specialist.
Answered 10/3/2016
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PLMs: Periodic limb movements or plms are typically found and diagnosed via a polysomnogram or sleep study. These are conducted by sleep medicine physicians.
Answered 8/29/2013
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