Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old today. In August, I noticed that he was a bit hyperactive, so I took him to the hospital for a 24-hour EEG monitoring. The check revealed he has Tourette syndrome. The doctor prescribed medication, which he took for about 20 days with some effect. After that, my son was playing and almost got hit by a car, which scared him. Now his tics are much worse, and the medication isn’t working anymore. I’m terrified and extremely scared. Seeing my son constantly tic and crying, I also cry. Please help me—what should I do?Doctor's answer:
1, First of all, it is important to understand that Tourette Syndrome is a psychiatric disorder.2, The combination of tiapride and haloperidol is already a strong medication regimen, and the dosage can be adjusted at most.
3, Your description suggests that this episode is highly related to psychological factors, and some psychological counseling can be provided.