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Transient tic disorder

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Alternative Names:

Tic - transient tic disorder

Treatment:

Health care providers recommend that family members do NOT call attention to the tics at first, since unwanted attention may make the tics worse. If tics are severe enough to cause problems in school or work, behavioral techniques are recommended and medications may be considered.

Expectations (prognosis):

Simple childhood tics usually disappear over a period of months.

Complications:

There are usually no complications. A chronic motor or vocal tic disorder can develop.

Calling your health care provider:

Consult with your health care provider if you are concerned about a transient tic disorder, particularly if it becomes persistent or disruptive to the child's life. If you question whether the movements are a tic or a seizure , consult with your health care provider immediately.

• Review Date: 4/28/2006
• Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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