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Transient tic disorder is a temporary condition in which a person makes one or many brief, repeated, difficult to control movements or noises (tics).
Alternative NamesTic - transient tic disorder
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsTransient tic disorder is common in children.
The cause of transient tic disorder can be physical or mental (psychological). It may be a mild form of Tourette syndrome.
SymptomsThe child may have facial tics or tics involving movement of the arms, legs, or other areas.
Tics may involve:
- Movements that occur again and again and don't have a rhythm
- An overwhelming urge to make the movement
- Brief and jerky movements that include the following:
- Blinking
- Clenching the fists
- Curling the toes
- Flaring the nostrils
- Grimacing
- Jerking the arms
- Kicking
- Opening the mouth
- Raising the eyebrows
- Shrugging the shoulders
- Sticking out the tongue
The tics often look like nervous behavior. Tics appear to get worse with stress and do not occur during sleep.
Sounds may also occur, such as:
- Clicking
- Grunting
- Hissing
- Moaning
- Sniffing
- Snorting
- Squealing
- Throat clearing
The health care provider should consider physical causes of transient tic disorder before making a diagnosis.
In order to be diagnosed with transient tic disorder, the child must have had tics almost every day for at least 4 weeks, but less than a year.
Other disorders such as anxiety, attention deficit disorder, myoclonus, obsessive-compulsive disorder, epilepsy, and focal dystonia, may need to be ruled out.
TreatmentHealth care providers recommend that family members do NOT call attention to the tics at first, because unwanted attention may make the tics worse. If tics are severe enough to cause problems in school or work, behavioral techniques and medications may help.
Expectations (prognosis)Simple childhood tics usually disappear over a period of months.
ComplicationsThere are usually no complications. A chronic motor or vocal tic disorder can develop.
Calling your health care providerTalk to your health care provider if you are concerned about a transient tic disorder, especially if it continues or disrupts your child's life. If you are not sure whether the movements are a tic or a seizure, call your health care provider right away.
ReferencesGleason MM, Boris NW, Dalton R. Habit and tic disorders. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 23.
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What causes ticdelaru?
Tic Douloureux - Pronounced as Tic Dela RooFacial Nerve Disorder that causes a sharp, intense pain in the side of the face, nerve disorder.
What could be wrong if your 3-year-old daughter has a finger wiggling stereotypie sometimes acompanied by facial grimace and teeth grinding Dr ruled out autism could this also happen ADHD children?
I would not automatically say it was ADHD. ADHD is widely overused and we are doping our children unnecessarily. It is possible it is Tourettes, tardive dyskinesia, a magnesium deficiency, chronic motor or vocal tic disorder, or transient tic disorder . This may also be linked to stress or abuse. Has there been a traumatic event in her life? Tgdan: I'd just like to add that teeth grinding at that age is perfectly normal. But you should speak to your doctor if you are still worried.
What are the symptoms for tourettes?
There is a differents between Transient tic's and tourettes. If you have these transient tic's nonstop for a year. It is considered tourettes. You usally figure out if you have tourettes at the age of six.
What is the literary device for tic tic tic tic?
Onomatopoeia is the name of the literary device in which sounds are written into words.
Can a twelve year old with tic disorder stop having tics permanently?
Original Answer: if its torrets no if u mean that he has one then no cause hell come up with another one i hav eone right now is that im shaking my head onetime it was to go forward and back with my head and afther when it stoped i went to shaking it Additional answer from another source: From what I have read, some people with transient tic disorder, do grow out of their tics, but usually when they are older. The 12 year old in question may have phased out of a particular tic at the moment, but may develop another one later on. But it is possible that no other tics will develop. Tics are said to "wax and wane" - or come and go. My daughter has had a variety of tics since she was 2. She is now 7. There are times when she is relatively tic free but she seems to picK another one up eventually. Some people believe that changing your diet can effect tics, but there doesn't seem to be any conclusive evidence on this since tics tend to come and go on their own. Might be worth experimenting with? Here is some basic information from: http://preventdisease.com/news/articles/tics_provide_clues.shtml "A lot of children have transient tics during development, but pediatricians usually tell parents not to worry about it, it will go away, and it usually does." Dure says the tic turns into a "disorder" if it lasts for longer than 12 months. And for tics to indicate Tourette's Syndrome, both vocal tics (eg, grunting, beeping, throat-clearing) and motor tics (eg, shoulder popping, eye rolling, blinking) must co-exist for longer than a year.
What should I do about a tic disorder that causes me to look in certain directions and sometimes scrunch my face or eyebrows that began a week ago?
If you’ve recently developed a tic disorder, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and guidance. They can help determine the underlying cause and suggest appropriate treatment options, which may include behavioral therapy or medication. Keeping a journal of your tics and any triggers might also be helpful for your healthcare provider. In the meantime, try to manage stress and practice relaxation techniques that can help reduce tic frequency.
Company that makes tic-tac?
tic-tac is a company that makes tic-tac
How is Tourette syndrome classified?
Tourette syndrome is classified by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) as a "Tic Disorder."
What is a tic?
A tic is an involuntary convulsion of muscles.
Do they make lemonade tic tacs?
No they do not make lemonade tic-tacs but they do make lemon tic-tacs.
Chronic motor tic disorder?
DefinitionChronic motor tic disorder involves quick, uncontrollable movements or vocal outbursts (but not both).Alternative NamesChronic vocal tic disorder; Tic - chronic motor tic disorderCauses, incidence, and risk factorsAbout 1 to 2% of the population has chronic motor tic disorder. The condition is more common than Tourette syndrome. However, it is not as common as transient tic disorder.Chronic tics may be forms of Tourette syndrome.SymptomsExcessive blinkingGrimaces of the faceQuick movements of the arms, legs, or other areasSounds (grunts, throat clearing, contractions of the abdomen or diaphragm)People can hold off these symptoms for a short period of time, but they feel a sense of relief when they carry out these movements. Patients typically describe them as responding to an inner urge and may have abnormal sensations in the area of the tic prior to the tic occurring.Tics may continue during all stages of sleep. They may get worse with:ExcitementFatigueHeatStressSigns and testsThe doctor can usually diagnose a tic during a physical examination. Tests are generally not needed.To be diagnosed with the disorder:You must have had the tics nearly every day for more than a yearYou have not had a tic-free period longer than 3 monthsTreatmentTreatment depends on how bad the tics are and how the condition affects you. Medicines and psychotherapy are used only when the tics have a major impact on daily activities, such as school and job performance.Drugs used to treat tics include dopamine blockers, such as fluphenazine, haloperidol, pimozide and risperidone. These medicines can help control or reduce tics, but they have side effects such as movement disorders and cognitive dulling.Botulinium toxin injections is used to treat certain form of dystonic tics.In recent years, brain stimulation using permanently implanted electrodes in the brain has shown promising results.Expectations (prognosis)Children who develop this disorder between ages 6 and 8 usually do very well. Symptoms may last 4 to 6 years, and then stop without treatment in early adolescence.When the disorder begins in older children and continues into the 20s, it may become a life-long conditionComplicationsThere are usually no complications.Calling your health care providerThere is usually no need to see the health care provider for a tic unless it is severe or disrupts your life.If you cannot tell whether your movements are a tic or something more serious (such as a seizure), call your health care provider.ReferencesJankovic J. Movement disorders. In: Goetz, CG, ed. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 34.Lang A. Other movement disorders. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 434.
What is the disorder known as Trichotillomania?
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