How to relieve childhood Tourette syndrome

Patient's question:

My son is 6 years old and it's the end of this month. The symptoms include deep inhalation followed by exhalation, blinking, biting the lips, and flicking fingers. He took traditional Chinese medicine for a month and had symptoms like staring with white eyes, staring, raising eyebrows, opening his mouth, and flicking fingers. He stopped taking the medicine for 3 days in the middle. After stopping the medicine for a week, the symptoms basically disappeared. I was afraid of recurrence and continued to take the medicine. On the 5th day after taking the medicine again, he started staring, raising eyebrows, opening his mouth, and occasionally flicking fingers.

Doctor's answer:

Negative Practice Method: This is based on the theory that repeating an action multiple times can induce cumulative inhibition. It involves consciously having the patient repeatedly perform a specific tic movement within a designated time frame (15-30 minutes). As time progresses...
We know that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a significant impact on children. If it is not treated promptly or if the treatment methods are incorrect, its progression can be rapid, causing great harm to the child. Therefore, it is essential to seek professional medical treatment at a specialized hospital for standardized care, as this is the key.

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