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How Should Involuntary Movements Due To Physical And Mental Retardation Be Treated?
Hi Dr. ,
My daughter is 14 years old she suffers from repeated unvoluntery movements as a result of mental and physical retardation from birth. Doctors recommeded De'pakine 200mg/ml ?( sodium valproate ) but she still has shocks while she is sleeping !
My daughter is 14 years old she suffers from repeated unvoluntery movements as a result of mental and physical retardation from birth. Doctors recommeded De'pakine 200mg/ml ?( sodium valproate ) but she still has shocks while she is sleeping !
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
these are May jerky movements.please don't be disappointed there is very effective treatment for it.to diagnose this disorder you needs pediatric neurologist appointment, who will assess your child and advised treatment.
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