
Get answers to your Neurosurgery questions by
e-mailing Dr. Schnee.
Dr. Schnee’s Bio | Q&A Archive
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.
Simple childhood tics usually disappear over a period of months.
There are usually no complications. A chronic motor or vocal tic disorder can develop.
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.
|
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial process . A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch). |