Patient's question:
Your son is now 9 years old. At the age of 7, he was found to have symptoms such as clearing his throat, frequent eye blinking, and making "Hmm" sounds. After seeking medical attention, he was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. Questions: 1. How to conduct systematic examination and treatment (Chinese medicine or Western medicine)? 2. Which medication is better to take? 3. Where are the specialized hospitals?Doctor's answer:
Multiple Motor and Vocal Tics Disorder, also known as Tourette Syndrome, is a complex chronic neurobehavioral disorder. For cases with mild symptoms and shorter duration, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used for syndrome differentiation and treatment, with the basic treatment principle being calming the liver and extinguishing wind. For cases with severe symptoms and longer duration that affect learning and work, Western medicine can be adopted. If a child is diagnosed with tics, it is essential to receive treatment to avoid missing the optimal treatment window and impacting their future happiness!