Patient's question:
My child has leg twitches while sleeping,, is thin, has dry stools, and a hoarse voice. For nearly half a year, he has been frequently blinking and accompanied by nodding movements, and his attention is not concentrated in class.Doctor's answer:
Hello; Tourette syndrome is a motor or vocal muscle spasm that occurs frequently in childhood, primarily characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements, such as frequent blinking, making strange faces, shaking the head, shrugging shoulders, making coughing sounds, clearing the throat, etc. Generally, no medication is needed for tics, but those with severe symptoms can try haloperidol. Children with severe anxiety may be prescribed sedatives such as diazepam.