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What Do Body Tremors Followed By A Bowel Movement In A Toddler Indicate?

Hi - this morning my son (2 yo) was playing like normal. THen, he stood up, walked over to me, put his hands in the air. His body shook for a moment (3 seconds). I immediately picked him up and could smell he had a bowel movement. should i be concerned?
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Tremors in general can be related to many medical conditions.
I think that a neurological examination is needed to confirm the cause of the tremor.

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What Do Body Tremors Followed By A Bowel Movement In A Toddler Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tremors in general can be related to many medical conditions. I think that a neurological examination is needed to confirm the cause of the tremor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.