Patient's question:
Doctor, my child might have ADHD. At first, it was clearing his throat, so I told him to stop, and it lasted about a week. The clearing of his throat became lighter, but then he started moving his nose up and down. I told him to stop again, and after much effort, he managed to stop. Now, he's started blinking and rolling his eyes. What should I do? Please help, Doctor.Doctor's answer:
This situation can be considered again for the possibility of Tourette syndrome. In general, when it involves a disease, medication is used for treatment. Moreover, an electroencephalogram (EEG) should be conducted to check for the possibility of telegraphic splitting, as diagnosis should come first. In fact, having ADHD is not, and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as timely treatment is provided at an early stage, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.