my son woke up one morning and could not stand up when he tried to walk he just fell down, we went to the doc then couldn't find anything wrong with him. i just want to know what may cause things like that to happen.
2006-07-19 05:13:51 · 3 answers · asked by boss 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
that sounds pretty serious. the doctor didn't find anything?
i don't want to scare you, but that could be a sign of something like MS or something, maybe you need to get a second opinion from another doctor.
2006-07-19 05:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by ~*brown_eyed_girl*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by frequent, temporary episodes of paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia). Symptoms usually begin before the age of 18 months. This syndrome may be characterized by temporary (transient) hemiplegia of varying degrees; temporary paralysis of the muscles that control eye movement (transient ocular palsies); sudden, involuntary movements of limbs and facial muscles (choreoathetosis); and/or excessive sweating with changes in skin color and body temperature (autonomic nervous system dysfunction). Mental capacity may be affected. The exact cause of AHC is unknown. Some cases of AHC may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Alternating%20Hemiplegia%20of%20Childhood
The most common seizure typically begins with sudden change in the child’s level of alertness, followed by shaking or stiffening of the body lasting several minutes. Often, these seizures are followed by a period of decreased activity, usually sleepiness, and may include temporary paralysis.
http://www.dukehealth.org/dr_clements/childhoodseizures
2006-07-19 05:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe his legs feel asleep. He could have been laying funny and piched a nerve. If it happens again I'd take him to a specialist
2006-07-19 05:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by double0negitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋