Patient's question:
My baby started shaking his head and shoulders since he was seven months old. But he is also very lively when he is not. What could be the reason? About the past treatment and its effects: There was no treatment. What kind of help do you expect: How to treat this symptomDoctor's answer:
The symptoms you described by the mom resemble tics. The clinical diagnostic features of this condition are sudden, rapid, purposeless, unconscious, repetitive muscle twitches, such as blinking, shaking the head, frowning, nose twitching, pouting, grinning, making faces, shrugging, finger movements, leg movements, and abdominal muscle twitches, etc. Among these actions, twitching of the eyes, face, or head often serves as the initial symptom. It usually starts with blinking and gradually progresses to other parts. If the baby exhibits these symptoms, it is recommended to take the baby to a tics clinic for a definitive diagnosis. If it is indeed tics, the treatment involves using Tiapride, which has minimal side effects. The therapeutic effect typically reappears after 1-2 weeks of medication, taken 2-3 times a day, with each dose being 50 mg. The side effects may include loss of appetite.