Patient's question:
My child has recently been experiencing frequent sudden, involuntary muscle twitches, accompanied by loud cries. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said he has Tourette Syndrome. What are the early symptoms of childhood Tourette Syndrome, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Early symptoms of childhood Tourette syndrome include the frequent recurrence of two types of movements, such as blinking, squinting, shaking the head, making faces, and other phenomena. It may also involve the uncontrolled production of abnormal sounds, like shouting or clearing the throat. When symptoms worsen, they may be accompanied by twitching in multiple parts of the body, such as the shoulders and neck. It is recommended to seek timely examination and treatment at a reputable large hospital for the child. Parents should spend more time playing with their child, diverting their attention, and helping them relax mentally, which can contribute to the complete recovery of symptoms.