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My 28 days daughter is jittery. these movements show only when she is sleeping and last for 1 to 3 seconds. should i be worried?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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Probably tremors: Tremors. Maybe secondary to low serum calcium levels. Take him to his doc or hospital where chemistry of his blood can be checked and he can be helped. He may have neonatal endocrine issues. He needs to be examined and worked up. I hope everything works out for him.

Answered 9/29/2015

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A member asked:

My 28 days daughter is jittery. these movements show only when she is sleeping and last for 1 to 3 seconds. should i be worried?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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