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A member asked:

My three-year-old twitches/jolts heavily as she falls asleep. happens every night. arms wave and she moves. then it goes away. is this normal and what causes it?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Otherwise well: Sleep pattern is probably or allergies , if she is otherwise healthy and growing, A virtual consultation is available at Healthtap, and your pediatrician may like to review a video. It is common to have some movement of the limbs during sleep.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/24/2020

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