Patient's question:
In deep sleep, my body parts twitch every ten or so seconds, sometimes my whole body or arms and legs! I'm in good spirits during the day, but I might not have noticed it carefully before. Around two years old, I sometimes saw my legs twitching during deep sleep! Yesterday, I got tested for trace elements at the children's hospital and found zinc deficiency, and calcium was just above the minimum value! Hello, what could be happening? I'm very worried! Thank you!Doctor's answer:
During deep sleep, sometimes an unconscious tremor occurs in a certain part of the body due to the pulse of brain cells striking a motor nerve in a specific area, leading to trembling throughout the body or in a limb. Occasionally, it may be normal, but if it recurs frequently, it is recommended to visit a neurology department in the hospital for a thorough examination to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.Based on your description, it is likely due to the child lacking zinc and calcium. It is suggested that you pay attention to providing the child with elements related to digestion in daily life, allowing them to enhance physical exercise and improve their overall health and physical fitness.