Today's post can help you a lot if you have tics and you don't know the cause.
I have a voice tick in the middle of the story, I raise my voice and it sounds ugly sometimes and I met people laughing at me and I don't do that tick in a controlled way while I'm talking.
I didn't know what the problem was, so I turned to a speech therapist to see what the problem was and there I learned what tics are and why they appear to us, so I decided to share this useful information with you.
What are ticks?
Tics are movements that the patient cannot always control.
There is usually an urge or need to make a movement and then
a sense of relief after the movement is made. Sometimes it moves
they can stop for a short time. Ticks can be:
• Sudden, fast
• They can be repetitive and stereotypical (the same every time)
• Pointless or arrhythmic
• Simple or complex
Simple tics occur suddenly and usually last for weeks or months.
The most common simple motor tics are: blinking, raising eyebrows,
shrugging, turning or twitching of the head and neck. Frequent free
vocal (voice) tics are: throat clearing, coughing, snoring and
yawning.
Complex motor tics involve some more complex movements such as
are: grimacing, knocking, specific patterns of walking or bypassing,
jumping, kicking, or punching. Complex vocal tics
include: dropping numerous sounds, repeating syllables, words or
phrase (echolalia), sometimes but rarely pronounced socially
unacceptable words or phrases (coprolalia).
What is Tourette's syndrome?
Tourette's syndrome (TS) or Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome
Tourette syndrome) is a disorder that usually begins between the fourth and
sixth year and is most pronounced between the tenth and twelfth years. Per
by definition ticks must begin before the age of 18. TS is a much more common code
male than female. Patients with TS have a combination
motor and vocal tics that are simple or complex and must last
for more than a year. Behavioral problems such as
anxiety and obsessive compulsive behavior.
What causes tics and TS?
The cause of tics and TS is unknown. Ticks and TS are often hereditary, which
means that they occur in more than one family member.
Are all tics Tourette's syndrome?
Not all people with TS tics. Diagnosis of TS requires
the existence of more than one tic, including a vocal tic, in duration
longer than one year. Ticks are common, one in five children
may have tics at some point, while TS occurs less frequently.
Is there a therapy?
Often tic therapy is not needed. Motor tic therapy,
vocal tics and TS depends on whether the tics affect the patient
and whether they disrupt the social and emotional spheres of life. If tics don't
disturb the patient and if they do not interfere with the patient's activities, then
only support and education may be needed. Educating people around
the patient can increase understanding and reduce social stigma.
Doctors, psychologists and social workers should be involved.
Family members and teachers must learn that tics are reluctant
to better understand the diagnosis and avoid reduction
self-confidence of the child.
Patients should discuss therapy with their doctor if
ticks:
• They cause significant stress
• Affect everyday life or school
• Cause social isolation, bullying or depression.
Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics
(Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics-CBIT) is one
of the therapy used for TS. CBIT focuses on awareness
training and developing strategies that suppress the urge to tick.
If behavioral therapy is not sufficient, some medications may be used
help. Medications can cause side effects due to which
patients must be in constant contact with the doctor. Drugs that
are used are: clonidine and guanfacine, clonazepam or others
anxiolytics (especially if the patient has anxiety), and
antipsychotics (side effects must be considered). Additionally, for
patients who do not respond to drug therapy may
consider deep brain stimulation.
Why Tourette's syndrome is considered
neuropsychiatric disorder?
Neuropsychiatric disorders are neurological disorders that affect
of behavior. More than 50% of patients with TS have the disorder
behaviors such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Attention
Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder- ADHD) and obsessive compulsive
disorder (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- OCD). Patients can,
also, have depression, impulsive behavior, personality disorder,
intentional self-harm and sleep disorders. Treat these
Disorders may exist, so talk to your doctor.
What can a patient expect when he lives
with tics or TS?
Tics are often transient. Ticks and TS tend to disappear
with aging and in many cases disappear completely in adulthood
age.
I hope I helped you now you know a little more about tics.
