Patient's question:
The child frequently makes "hong" sounds. Blinking. Opening their mouth. Twisting their neck. Appearing to listen when speaking to others but not really hearing. Often trying to speak before others. Prone to anger. Difficulty concentrating. Poor memory. Stuttering. Objective: To determine if it is childhood tics. Are there effective treatment methods?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Tourette syndrome and ADHD are two different disorders. Tourette syndrome, also known as Tourette's syndrome, is a complex characterized by multiple involuntary tics, such as motor tics (e.g., shoulder shrugging, neck twisting, head shaking, leg kicking, hand waving, or limb jerks) and vocal tics. It is often triggered by genetic factors. The tics gradually diversify and alternate in occurrence. Symptoms tend to be more pronounced during periods of emotional tension or anxiety and disappear after falling asleep. Vocal tics may involve explosive, repetitive vocalizations, such as clearing the throat, snoring sounds, individual syllables, unclear words, inappropriate emphasis, or the constant utterance of obscene language. Individuals with Tourette syndrome often exhibit personality traits such as irritability, stubbornness, and anger.