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Tic Disorders

A tic is a problem in which a part of the body moves repeatedly, quickly, suddenly and

uncontrollably. Tics can occur in any body part, such as the face, shoulders, hands or

legs. They can be stopped voluntarily for brief periods. Sounds that are made

involuntarily (such as throat clearing, sniffing) are called vocal tics. Most tics are mild

and hardly noticeable. However, in some cases they are frequent and severe, and can

affect many areas of a child's life.

The most common tic disorder is called "transient tic disorder" and may affect up to 10

percent of children during the early school years. Teachers or others may notice the tics

and wonder if the child is under stress or "nervous." Transient tics go away by

themselves. Some may get worse with anxiety, tiredness, and some medications.

Some tics do not go away. Tics which last one year or more are called "chronic tics."

Chronic tics affect less than one percent of children and may be related to a special, more

unusual tic disorder called Tourette's Disorder.

Children with Tourette's Disorder have both body and vocal tics (throat clearing). Some

tics disappear by early adulthood, and some continue. Children with Tourette's Disorder

may also have problems with attention, and learning disabilities. They may act

impulsively, and/or develop obsessions and compulsions.

Through a comprehensive evaluation, often involving pediatric and/or neurologic

consultation, a child and adolescent psychiatrist can determine whether a youngster has

Tourette's Disorder or another tic disorder. Treatment for the child with a tic disorder

may include medication to help control the symptoms and habit reversal training; a

behavioral therapy. The child and adolescent psychiatrist can also advise the family about

how to provide emotional support and the appropriate educational environment for the

youngster.


                                   Quazi Imam, M.D.

Board Certified in Psychiatry.
Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry.
Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry.
Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry,Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist,Harvard Medical School Trained.

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