Nocturnal Myoclonus
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Nocturnal myoclonus refers to brief, involuntary muscle jerks that occur during sleep or as one falls asleep, and which can interrupt rest or go almost unnoticed.
How it presents? They are felt as quick contractions in the legs or arms during the night; in some cases they wake the person or affect the sleep quality of whoever shares the bed.
Common causes: They can be related to the transition between wakefulness and sleep, as well as to various disturbances of nighttime rest.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist, and professionals dedicated to sleep medicine, are the ones who evaluate these movements and their impact on rest. If the jerks regularly disturb your sleep, it is advisable to discuss it with a specialist for an evaluation.
Data on 40 doctors who treat nocturnal myoclonus
Which specialist treats nocturnal myoclonus?
Nocturnal Myoclonus is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, psychiatrist, internist, ophthalmologist, child psychiatrist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in nocturnal myoclonus
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Dr. Hugo Enrique Hernández Martinez
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is nocturnal myoclonus?
Nocturnal myoclonus refers to brief, involuntary muscle jerks that occur during sleep or as one falls asleep, and which can interrupt rest or go almost unnoticed.
Which doctor treats nocturnal myoclonus?
Nocturnal Myoclonus is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, psychiatrist, internist, ophthalmologist, child psychiatrist.