A concerned friend told you that as her spouse goes to sleep his body is prone to sudden jerks.What should you tell her?

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Sudden jerks or twitches before falling asleep or during sleep are a normal occurrence known as myoclonia. They are usually harmless and do not require any medical attention, unless they are disrupting an individual's sleep or are accompanied by other symptoms. Sleep apnea, abnormal hypnogogia, and narcolepsy are all sleep disorders that have different symptoms and require medical attention.

A Concerned Friend Told You That as Her Spouse Goes