Periodic or rhythmic movement disorders (RMD) belong to a group of neurological disorders that involve abnormal movements or verbal events while a child sleeps.
A child with RMD exhibits symptoms of head rolling, body rocking, and headbanging. It’s possible for these behaviors to be confused with other disorders, such as epilepsy.
Please keep watching to learn more about rhythmic movement disorders, causes, diagnosis, and management.
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