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When a baby stiffens its body up, it can be a sign that they are uncomfortable or feeling threatened, excited, or there may be an underlying medical condition. It’s important to learn what it looks like when a baby tenses up so that you can provide the appropriate support.
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Infantile spasms look like brief tensing or jerking spells that involve your baby’s abdomen (belly), head, neck, arms and/or legs. The spasms last for one to two seconds and usually happen one after another (in a series or cluster) every five to 10 seconds.
What should I do if I think my baby has infantile spasms? Infantile spasms affect your baby's brain development. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to stopping the seizures and reducing their impact on your baby's development.
It could be that they are having a stomach ache, teething pain or are overstimulated. There are a few reasons why your baby might be tensing up, so read on to find out what these might be and how you might be able to help them. Contents show.
You'll see a baby experiencing a cluster of individual spasms. Each spasm is less than 1 second; the child shows a look of surprise, a brief stare and lifting/extending of both arms. In between each spasm, the baby appears to be fine—this is very typical of infantile spasms.
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