Patient's question:
The child always blinks constantly. How can this behavior be corrected? When the child was young and watched cartoons, he also had this habit, but it was easily corrected when you told him not to blink. However, since starting kindergarten, the child has been crying constantly. After just a few days of attending, we noticed the blinking problem returning. It has been a week now, and he keeps telling you the same thing, but when adults look at him, he becomes nervous and covers his eyes with his hands, not letting anyone see. We are truly desperate now.Previous treatment and effectiveness: No matter what kind of assistance is provided: I would like to know how to help him correct this bad habit.
Doctor's answer:
This is likely a symptom caused by childhood Tourette syndrome. The symptoms of childhood Tourette syndrome include: blinking, raising eyebrows, wrinkling the nose, sticking out the tongue, licking the lips, nodding, shaking the head, shrugging, and flicking fingers, among others, occurring alternately and repeatedly.Suggestions: It is recommended to have a brain check-up, as it could also be a habitual action. If it is childhood ADHD, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Haloperidol can be used for treatment.
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