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1 year old random twitches/jerks?

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poorlybaby · 21/02/2022 21:07

My little one is 14 months and a few days ago he started doing this occasional twitch/jerky/spasm movement.

He's never done anything like it before, but he kind of jerks just for a second (kind of like if someone makes you jump), and does a small 'arghhh' sound at the same time. The first time he did it probably 6 or 7 times in a row. Then that evening he did it again but only a few times and more spaced out.

The next day nothing and then today this evening over dinner he did it again about 4 or 5 times in a row in his high chair.

Sometimes he smiles whilst doing it and it's not affected his mood or appetite or anything he's his usual happy self! He's walking/running around everywhere like normal!

Got a phone call with the GP tomorrow to ask, but wanted to get views?

He's teething as well at the moment so not sure if that's relevant!

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BlackSwan · 22/02/2022 05:52

I would keep my phone to hand to get a video of him doing it so you can show the Dr and ask for a referral to a neurologist for their opinion.

GoodnessTruthBeauty · 22/02/2022 05:58

Agree with @BlackSwan ask for a referral to a pediatric neurologist.

paradyning · 23/02/2022 05:43

Infantile spasms needs to be immediately ruled out.
If your GP hasn't sent you already you need to go to (ideally) a hospital with paediatric A&e. Take your videos.

paradyning · 23/02/2022 08:39

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paradyning · 23/02/2022 08:40

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