Patient's question:
My sister's child went for a check-up and was told they have tics. It seems like there's nothing unusual about the child except that they are very prone to shaking. I thought it might be due to calcium deficiency. What exactly are tics?Doctor's answer:
Tics disorder mainly occurs during childhood and adolescence. It is a condition characterized by involuntary, repetitive, rapid motor tics, which can be vocal tics or one or more motor tics. In addition to the above manifestations, some children may also have symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, or obsessive-compulsive behaviors, lasting for at least two weeks. The early treatment of tics disorder is effective, and I suggest that we should take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.