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Was holding my son earlier his his arms went stiff be was jerking slightly and confused looking he's 11 months?
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Worrisome: At best this could be a benign "shudder"attack, which is rare but occasionally seen in kids.I have seen it & it is bizarre. However, it could also be a mild expression of a brief seizure. Given the implications, I would take him in and have the problem evaluated immediately.
Answered 2/24/2017
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