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My 15 months son,active & healthy,have ankle clonus(3-4 beats)in both leg since 3 weeks old, asleep&awake. he start walking at 13 months.is it normal?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Probably normal: Many infants will have ankle clonus. It can take a few years to go away. Disturbing signs would include worsening clonus, difficulty with balance or coordination, and not achieving other normal developmental milestones on time. If these occur,see a doctor urgently.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/4/2018

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A member asked:

My 15 months son,active & healthy,have ankle clonus(3-4 beats)in both leg since 3 weeks old, asleep&awake. he start walking at 13 months.is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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