Patient's question:
What are the new methods for treating childhood tics? What are the new methods for treating childhood tics?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the above conditions are caused by spleen deficiency, yang deficiency, and liver-spleen disharmony.Recommendations: The symptoms mentioned reflect dysfunction in the Zang-fu organs and Qi-blood functions. Once the Zang-fu Qi-blood functions are regulated, these conditions will gradually improve.
A few suggestions:
1. In Chinese herbal medicine or prepared formulas, any medicine that has the functions of tonifying vital Qi, regulating Qi flow, dispelling dampness, resolving phlegm, and unblocking collaterals can help regulate the condition. However, it is essential to take them according to a differential diagnosis, prioritizing the main issues and using them in stages. Traditional Chinese Medicine can achieve significant results in treating these conditions. Most patients will see noticeable relief within 7–15 days. Continuous regulation for 3–5 metabolic cycles can eliminate the original tics. If needed, I can provide remote differential diagnosis (based on sleep patterns, bowel and bladder functions, tongue appearance, etc.).
2. Follow a light diet, avoid excessive spicy, greasy, or cold foods, drink plenty of water, engage in moderate exercise, maintain a calm mood, and ensure adequate sleep.