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What Causes Jerks & Twitches During Sleep?
my husband jerks and twitches in his sleep sometiems it is the fingers going from one finger to the other or is foot flapping to a jrek from his adomen his face squinting it is jsut several different things that happen through out the night what is causing this
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
Hello,
I would explain that based on your description of his symptoms, I would conclude about a sleep disorder (periodic limb movements disorder). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a polysomnogram.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain that based on your description of his symptoms, I would conclude about a sleep disorder (periodic limb movements disorder). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a polysomnogram.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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