What Causes Sudden Twitching During Sleep?
Disease description:
Recently, I may have been under excessive stress, resulting in poor sleep quality. Last night, my body suddenly jerked involuntarily several times while I was asleep. What causes sudden jerking during sleep?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Qi
Sudden jerking movements during sleep are a normal physiological phenomenon. During sleep, physiological muscle spasms may occur, potentially weakening the cerebral cortex’s control over muscle nerves and thereby causing sudden jerks. Additionally, calcium deficiency or malnutrition may impair blood circulation, leading to muscle spasms during sleep due to hypocalcemia.
