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13mnthold does jerking movements with his legs, weird arm movements&makes moaning noise while sleeping.also does unresponsive blank stares while awake?
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Seizures: Your child seems to have a seizure disorder. He should be evaluated by your pediatrician or a neurologist. Chances are he will need an eeg and be placed on medicine.
Answered 6/11/2013
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He needs to be seen: By his pediatrician and get referred to a neurologist & be evaluated for seizure disorder asap. God bless you!
Answered 12/9/2013
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