{"id":236792,"date":"2022-09-22T10:35:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T10:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=236792"},"modified":"2024-11-30T09:13:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T09:13:25","slug":"tics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/tics\/","title":{"rendered":"Tics | Types Causes Treatments | Optimists Healthcare Chennai India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;83.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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They are pretty standard in childhood and usually appear around five. Rarely will the condition start in adulthood.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Tics are not usually severe, and it improves over time, but they can be frustrating by interfering with everyday activities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Tourette&#8217;s syndrome is when the tics last for more than a year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Types of tics<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">There are multiple tics, including motor tics (body movements) and vocal tics (sound). Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Blinking, grimacing, or wrinkling the nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Banging the head&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Finger clicking&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Touching other people or things<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Grunting, sniffing, or coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Repeating phrases or sounds (in some instances, this cannot be very respectful)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Tics can develop randomly and be associated with anxiety, stress, tiredness, excitement, or happiness. Tics tend to get severe when they are more focused on or talked about too much. The condition often starts as an unpleasant sensation and builds up an urge in the body.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tics-optimists-healthcare.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Types of tics&#8221; title_text=&#8221;tics-optimists-healthcare&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-16px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Tics causes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">There is no clear cause for tics, but they can be due to changes in the brain parts that control movement. The condition can pass through genes, which is the more likely cause in many cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Tics often come along with other conditions like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Sometimes, illegal drugs can trigger tics and more severe health issues such as Huntington&#8217;s disease or cerebral palsy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>When to consult a doctor for tics?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Consult a doctor if the tics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Recurring or is more frequent or severe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Cause social or emotional problems, like social isolation or embarrassment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Cause discomfort or pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Interfere with everyday activities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Accompanies with self-harm, anger, or depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Recording a short video of the tic can help the doctor diagnose it, but make sure you don&#8217;t pay too much attention while filming, as it can worsen it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Tics treatments<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">If the tic is mild and doesn&#8217;t cause any severe problems, it usually gets better on its own with no treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Self-help tips, like reducing tiredness or avoiding stress, can help most people. But when the tics are severe, the doctor might recommend primary therapies like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Habit reversal therapy (helps children learn intentional movements)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (helps to learn behavioral techniques to reduce tics)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Exposure with response prevention (helps to get used to unpleasant sensations)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">There are medications to help reduce tics that might come alongside psychological therapies or unsuccessful therapies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">To explore your health concerns in detail and receive expert advice, you can easily access our <a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free doctor consultation<\/span><\/a> service, designed to provide you with the support you need.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reviewed by &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD Microbiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tics are repetitive, fast muscle movements resulting in sudden body jolts or sounds that are hard to control. 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