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Sudden twitch of upper lip in toddler
Hi doctor, we have observed sudden twitch of upper lip from past one month while he is talking and when he is sleeping he is ok. Please advice
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That was common as per ur description, need Vedio
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This kind of upper-lip twitching is most commonly a benign muscle twitch (habit spasm or transient tic). It is usually related to fatigue, stress, excitement, screen time, or minor anxiety, and it often appears when the child is relaxed or idle. The fact that it does not occur during sleep or while speaking is reassuring and strongly suggests it is not a seizure or serious neurological problem.
In most children, these tics are temporary and resolve on their own over weeks to months without treatment. No medicines are required at this stage. Try to avoid drawing attention to the twitch, ensure good sleep, reduce screen time, and keep the child relaxed.
Video needed ; take video before consultation
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
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8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Video required. Try calcium and magnesium supplements
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do behaviour therapy
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Dr. Shiv Tej N
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
It can be benign tic, common between 3 to 7 years of age
Nothing to worry
Maintain routine, reduce screen time, adequate sleep
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Dr. Sakshi Agarwal
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Most likely it is a behavioural issue. Don't give too much attention to it. You need to ignore that while he does this.
Try to make a video of this event and then consult if this doesn't go away in a few days. Sometimes children do such things to get attention.
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Dr. Shiv Dubey
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Bhopal
Hi. You need to make a video of it and share. Otherwise if it’s non progressive and not associated with any other symptoms we can wait and watch .
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