Patient's question:
The child is always moving around and never stops, and I'm worried he might have Tourette syndrome. What are the symptoms of pediatric Tourette syndrome? Is it commonly referred to as ADHD? Is it difficult to treat? Will he no longer have this condition after the age of about 6?Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of tics, there may be relatively simple symptoms such as blinking, raising eyebrows, rapid blinking, neck twisting, nose sniffing, head shaking, etc. Without timely treatment, as the symptoms progress, they become more pronounced and may develop into complex movements, such as learning to bark, cough, or pronounce words. During times of stress, there may be some strange movements, and after the symptoms improve, people often don't remember what happened at the time. Therefore, for children with tic disorders, we must receive timely treatment.