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.
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.
Specialties that treat nocturnal myoclonus
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in nocturnal myoclonus
Dr. Blanca Margarita Moreno Ramírez
Dr. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dr. Felix Velasco Alva
Dr. La Luz Beltran Herrera Ma De
Dr. María Beatriz Quintanilla Madero
Dr. Enrique Rafael Suárez Álvarez
Dr. Alejandra Aguirre Lara
Dr. Sylvana Stephano Zuñiga
Dr. Rafael Vázquez Maldonado
Dr. Ángel Ernesto Guzmán Mexia
Dr. Janette Andrea Becerra López
Dr. Luis Fernando Díaz López
Dr. Ruth Alcalá Lozano
Dr. Diego Perdomo Parra
Dr. Jose Rafael Urioste Lopez
Dr. Laura Luz Escamilla
Dr. Sofía Cárdenas Garza
Dr. Ana Lilia Canseco Fernandez
Dr. Carlos J. Moreno Aguilar
Dr. Yali Campuzano Hernandez
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 psychiatrist.