WHAT IS A TIC DISORDER?
Tic disorders are rapid, rhythmic and involuntary muscle movements that begin suddenly. Tics are usually precursors and clear symptoms of internal tensions or conflicts.
Although tic disorders are seen at all ages, they are more common between the ages of 7-11.
What are the Types of Tics?
1)Movement Tics (motor tics)
Eye blinking, nose wrinkling, lip licking, head shaking, shoulder shrugging, finger cracking, foot shaking, copropraxia (involuntary obscene movements - making signs) etc.
2)Vocal Tics (vocal tics)
Coughing, sniffling, throat clearing, whistling, echolalia (repeating the other person's words), coprolalia (obscene speech), etc.
What are the reasons why tics appear in children?
Sometimes as a result of a physical irritation or discomfort in a region or organ,
As a result of psychological factors that occur at a young age,
In situations due to stress, strain or shocks,
As a result of events that create excessive excitement or fear,
In cases where the child grows up in unhealthy conditions, tic disorder may develop as a reaction to behaviors.
One of the most important causes of tics is imitation.
What are the Ways to Prevent Tics in Children?
Child, frightening events, environments, situations , should be kept away from people and objects,
The child's tic should not be made fun of, pressure should not be created by constantly warning,
The child should be shown attention and love,
The child should make his tic behavior known. If the patient exhibits the child in a situation or a certain environment, this environment or situation should be thoroughly reviewed,
It should not be forgotten that the tic behavior develops beyond the child's control.
Treatment of Tic Disorder:
Tic disorders can today be treated by experts, mostly with psychotherapy and medication. Both the child and the parents should receive support in the treatment of tic disorder. Early intervention and parents' knowledge on the subject are very important.
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