Patient's question:
5 years old, started having severe eye discomfort in early 2013 and it has been getting worse.Doctor's answer:
Tics in children are motor or vocal muscle spasms that are common 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, and so on. First, the underlying causes should be treated, such as tonsillitis, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, etc. Generally, no medication is needed for tic symptoms, but those with severe symptoms may try haloperidol. Children with severe anxiety can take sedatives such as diazepam.