Patient's question:
We have noticed that the child always shakes his head unconsciously, which is somewhat similar to the adult's urethral tremor phenomenon. I would like to ask what might be the cause of this, and whether there could be any underlying conditions. The onset and duration of this condition: This was recently discovered, and it was found incidentally after a fever.Doctor's answer:
Causes of head shaking:(1) Eye disorders: Congenital nystagmus, congenital underdevelopment of extraocular muscles, congenital strabismus
(2) Epilepsy: West syndrome, also known as infantile spasms, Loeys syndrome, also known as slow-wave spike epileptic encephalopathy
3. Minor recurrences, focal motor recurrences, myoclonus.
Brain disorders: Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans), chorea (Parkinson's disease), Wilson's disease, torsion spasm, basal ganglia calcification, cerebellar ataxia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, sensory integration disorder.
4. Calcium deficiency, hypocalcemia, which can cause increased excitability of the brain and vegetative nervous system, leading to excessive sweating in the head and neck of the baby, excited head shaking, and rubbing the wet head against the pillow to form bald spots. The baby should be given calcium and vitamin D supplements and exposed to sunlight more.
It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment.