Tic disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It manifests primarily as the occurrence of chronic, uncontrollable movements or sounds often referred to as "tics."
These tic symptoms usually begin in childhood but can also appear in adulthood. Next, we'll explore the early symptoms and diagnostic methods of tics. #Check##儿童 #
I. Early symptoms
Early symptoms refer to the signals that precede the onset of tics, which usually begin to appear in childhood. Here are some early symptoms:
1. Restlessness: Children may swing their arms or legs frequently, or jump in the seat.
2. Dull facial expressions: Children's facial expressions may become dull and lack expressions.
3. Hyperactivity: Children may show abnormal hyperactivity, such as often standing, jumping or walking around.
4. Uncoordinated movement: Children may show symptoms of uncoordinated movement, such as kicking, shaking, or shaking when walking.
5. Repetitive movements: Children may repeat certain movements, such as blinking eyes, opening their mouths, coughing or clearing their throats.
These early symptoms are not necessarily symptoms of tics, but they may indicate that a child is at risk for tics. If the child shows these symptoms, parents should consult a doctor promptly.
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Second, the diagnosis method
The diagnosis of tics usually needs to be confirmed by a detailed history and physical examination. Here are some ways to diagnose tics:
1. Medical history collection: The doctor needs to ask the patient or parents about the detailed description of the symptoms, including the type, frequency, duration and severity of tic symptoms.
2. Physical examination: The doctor needs to conduct a physical examination of the patient to determine whether there are other neurodevelopmental diseases or other physical diseases.
3. DSM-5 diagnostic criteria: Doctors may use DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to determine the diagnosis of tics. The DSM-5 criteria require that patients must meet two main diagnostic criteria: first, the presence of chronic, uncontrollable movement or sound, i.e., tic symptoms; The second is that these tic symptoms can cause serious distress to daily life or dysfunction in social, occupational or other important areas.
4. Neurological examination: The doctor may conduct a neurological examination on the patient to determine whether there are abnormalities or defects in the nervous system.
5. Laboratory tests: The doctor may ask the patient to undergo laboratory tests to rule out other diseases that may cause tic symptoms or side effects caused by drug use.
6. Imaging examination: The doctor may ask the patient to undergo an imaging examination, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT), to rule out other diseases or abnormalities that may cause tic symptoms.
In summary, diagnosing tic disorder requires a thorough evaluation and diagnosis by the doctor, as well as the exclusion of other conditions that may cause similar symptoms or side effects from drug use.
Currently, there are no specific preventive measures to prevent the occurrence of tics. However, some research suggests that improving the home environment and providing positive social support may help reduce tic symptoms.
In addition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle may also help reduce tic symptoms. For example, measures such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, adequate sleep, and stress reduction may have a positive effect on reducing tic symptoms.