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Could Involuntary Spasms In 9 Month Old Be A Matter Of Concern?
my son is 9mths old and he is teething, and has been for months. but today he did hit his head, normal baby falls, he was trying to stand up, hrs later while eating his left side had invlountary spasms, but he hasnt done it in a few hrs, should i be worried
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Hi,
A toddler at nine months generally has a few falls as he supports himself to stand with support and gradually start to stand without support. A fall and hit to the head generally should not cause many problems. but if the child has loss of consciousness seizures it needs to be investigated for any brain damage by doing a few tests like ct scan head.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. ASHWIN BALIGA,
Pediatrician
A toddler at nine months generally has a few falls as he supports himself to stand with support and gradually start to stand without support. A fall and hit to the head generally should not cause many problems. but if the child has loss of consciousness seizures it needs to be investigated for any brain damage by doing a few tests like ct scan head.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. ASHWIN BALIGA,
Pediatrician
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