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Difference between myoclonoc jerks and infantile spasms.which is more serious.any sample.videos for the 2?
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Opposites: Myoclonus is a benign and common condition which you will notice tends to happen upon falling asleep. Infantile spasms are a rare and progressive serious neurologic condition in which jerking tends more to happen UPON AWAKENING. Video your baby and show these to your pediatrician at next visit. Overwhelming odds are for benign myoclonus!
Answered 2/16/2015
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