Patient's question:
My classmate's child has Tourette syndrome. They seem fine most of the time, but I don't know what caused it. How can we prevent children from getting Tourette syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Childhood tic disorder is a motor or vocal muscle spasm that occurs during childhood. It primarily manifests as involuntary and stiff movements, such as frequent blinking, strange facial expressions, head shaking, shoulder shrugging, coughing sounds, throat clearing, and so on. Sudden-onset diseases, such as minor brain damage, epilepsy, trauma, carbon monoxide poisoning, toxic dyspepsia, and allergic reactions, may be causes of childhood tic disorder. If childhood tic disorder is detected, it is best to seek timely treatment. You can go to a neurology department for relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis and provide symptomatic treatment. Avoid imitating any bad habits and avoid various mental stimulations to prevent and control the occurrence of negative emotions.