Is Sleep Myoclonus Associated With Kidney Disease?

Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016

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Question : Hello, yes please, I awoke to a strong flutter in my back in the kidney area, it seemed to affect me left eye and side of my head, it was strong enough to wake me from sleep and mildly hurt for a fraction of a second, most notable was the peculiar flutter, never felt it before. I also have a pounding in my left ear at night frequently, and wondered what these both are, if they are kidney disease related? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Benign sleep myoclonus.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query. It seems that you are having sleep myoclonus. It is harmless and not a cause for concern. It is not related to kidney disease. Nothing needs to be done about it. However, taking juicy fruits like citrus fruits might help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)

Hi Doc,

Myoclonus affects neonates not adults this is specifically in the kidney area and the throbbing in the left ear at night?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can also be seen in adults.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

Although myoclonus can occur in neonates and children, they can also occur in adults. The following links would give you more details in this regard:
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It can involve a specific part of the body but it is hard to comment on the specifics without a proper neurological evaluation.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar