Hypotonia means a decreased muscle tone. The condition is characterized by a decreased muscular resistance to passive movement and can affect adults or infants. It can occur due to muscular disorders, neurological disorders, brain damage, infections, or due to genetic conditions.
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Shivering while sleeping for a couple of seconds. What is the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My father, age 67, while sleeping has shivers for a couple of seconds. This happens after an interval of 1 to 2 minutes. Is it something to be worried or concerned about? He is consuming BP control medicine Amlong 0.5 mg daily. No other ongoing health problems apart from his knee pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand all your concerns. I have checked the attached files and videos thoroughly (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can reassure you that these movements are due to hypotonia during sleep and not due to medical disease, nothing to worry about. I ha... Read Full »
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