A member asked:

My son twitches and jerked a lot in his sleep. lately he has been shaking after waking up. not violently but more than a cold shiver. last time it happened his eyes rolled up. only lasted bout 15s. then back to sleep. should i get a neurologist ap?

Q: my son twitches and jerked a lot in his sleep. lately he has been shaking after waking up. not violently but more than a cold shiver. last time it happened his eyes rolled up. only lasted bout 15s. then back to sleep. should i get a neurologist ap?

: Not feasible to pinpoint etiology of your observations, but might consider sleep disorders and even nocturnal seizures. Do let your pediatrician know of your concerns. A EEG study might confirm or disconfirm diagnoses.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Not feasible to pinpoint etiology of your observations, but might consider sleep disorders and even nocturnal seizures. Do let your pediatrician know of your concerns. A EEG study might confirm or disconfirm diagnoses.

Answered 4/17/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

My son twitches and jerked a lot in his sleep. lately he has been shaking after waking up. not violently but more than a cold shiver. last time it happened his eyes rolled up. only lasted bout 15s. then back to sleep. should i get a neurologist ap?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

My eye has been twitching every day for over a month. I have cut back on caffeine, computer time, and gotten more sleep. Should I be concerned?

A member asked:

I had 12 hours sleep last night which was great but my left eye has been twitching all day. What are the possible cause of this?

A member asked:

My left i has been twitching for a long time now and i sleep a lot and my left eye wont stop twitching i even got new glasses then it stops?

A member asked:

I get plenty of sleep, my eye on the bottom was twitching a lot today, is it a warning of a medical condition?

A member asked:

I have dcm and bi vent. Last apt dr mentioned afib episode. Tonight my vision in left eye was shaking from left to right. Not eye twitch. Happen 2x?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Does subconcious anxiety exist? Trembling upon waking, eye twitching, jaw locking upon waking. I don't feel stressed or anxious, but my body disagrees

I woke up with double eye lids on my left eyes several times in this 2wk. Last month, my left eyes twitching several times due to lack of sleep.

Panick attack? felt sudden fear, eyes have rolled back while trying to sleep. have had jerking and shaking moments and being woken by them while eyes rolling back. felt nauseous and drool once after. confusion and not being able to move after?

I have a lot of muscle twitching and my arms feel like they are shaking inside and recently get really sharp pain in both my eyes..What could it be?

Fine shaking in hands, gross twitching in large muscle groups, right eye seems lazy since last year but MRI is normal - any suggestions?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?