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What Causes Tremors On Arms And Legs While Sleeping?

Hello, My 3.5 year old daughter has what i describe as tremors on occasion, only while sleeping. She had this happen again early this morning. Her leg and arm on the right side of her body shake, along with her stomach. She seemed to be waking up when this happened, because she said out loud mommy, I m trembling. She stops right away when I fully wake her. She told me that there were polka dots filled with special water on her right foot that makes her tremble, and that her bones make her stop trembling. Also, she said it doesn t hurt, but tickles when this happens. Any ideas?
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Hi,

I understand your concern by what you say I feel that it could be a benign sleep myoclonus or a conversion reaction. Conversion reaction is highly unlikely keeping the age of the child in mind. I suggest that you consult your pediatrician regarding this and if nothing is found out in the physical examination better to consult a child clinical psychologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Tremors On Arms And Legs While Sleeping?

Hi, I understand your concern by what you say I feel that it could be a benign sleep myoclonus or a conversion reaction. Conversion reaction is highly unlikely keeping the age of the child in mind. I suggest that you consult your pediatrician regarding this and if nothing is found out in the physical examination better to consult a child clinical psychologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth