Patient's question:
Please help me clarify what department to visit for a child with Tourette syndrome. Our child may have developed Tourette syndrome recently. The child has developed some new symptoms, such as frequently squinting and blinking, as well as constantly shrugging shoulders and trembling thighs. I would like to take them to the hospital for a check-up.Doctor's answer:
Children with Tourette Syndrome should be referred back to the pediatric neurology department for follow-up. This condition is also known as Tourette Syndrome with coprolalia, primarily characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive movements such as frequent blinking, making strange faces, shaking the head, shrugging shoulders, making coughing sounds, or clearing the throat. It can usually resolve on its own or with proper treatment, but persistent cases may last for several years or even persist into adulthood. Therefore, it is recommended that you seek timely diagnosis and treatment at a well-equipped, top-tier hospital.