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What kind of sleep disturbance can cause entire body muscle contraction, arm/leg movement, sweating, and low moaning sound in children?

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Dr. Ira Rubin answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Seizure : This could be a seizure. By all means seek a checkup with your physician.

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Answered 8/19/2018

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A member asked:

What kind of sleep disturbance can cause entire body muscle contraction, arm/leg movement, sweating, and low moaning sound in children?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Rubin answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

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