Patient's question:
Lately, my child doesn't know how it happened, but they keep repeating the same action. Is it possible they have Tourette syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Tourette syndrome primarily occurs during childhood and adolescence. It is a disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive, rapid motor tics or vocal tics. In addition to the above manifestations, some children may also exhibit symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, or obsessive-compulsive behaviors, lasting at least two weeks. This is referred to as transient tic disorder, while chronic tic disorder lasts for more than a year.