Question 1

what is the definition or description of: tic disorders?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive movements: They are usually uncontrollable repetitive movements, they can be grunting, clearing of throat, eyelid blinking. They can be seen in syndromes such as gille de la tourette syndrome.

Question 2

can guanfacine be used for tic disorders?

Accepted Answer

See below:: According to recent studies (srour et al., 2008) there is controversy as to guanfacine’s usefulness in treating tics. There has been success when tic symptoms are co-morbid with adhd, and as such, Guanfacine and other alpha-2-adrenergic agonists (clonidine) are commonly the first choice for treatment.

Question 3

does the medication guanfacine for tic disorders really work?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: According to recent studies (srour et al., 2008) there is controversy as to guanfacine’s usefulness in treating tics. There has been success when tic symptoms are occurring with adhd, and as such, Guanfacine and other alpha-2-adrenergic agonists (clonidine) are commonly the first choice for treatment.

Question 4

what are the signs of a tic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary twitches: Repetitive involuntary motor twitches which are not simple habits or even repetitive speech utterances.  In cases where motor tics progress to facial and vocal expressions, sometimes tourette's disorder must be considered, but simple tics can be more frequent in individuals with family history, or sometimes can be produced by stimulant medications often used dto treat adhd.

Question 5

how can you tell if a child is faking a tic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Monitor / film: Although some kids with tic disorders (under stress) can supress them to some degree, they often rebound with greater tic activity when no one is watching. One cool observation shows that kids under 8 or so are not aware of peripheral vision. If you monitor their tic behavior when they don't think you are looking it should stop in the fake. A videocam surveylance  would give similar data.

Question 6

i have moderate tourette's disorder how can i control my vocal tic's?

Accepted Answer

Many routes: Tourette's symptoms may be modified using a variety of techniques. The best source of help are other people with tourette's. Groups of people (some with physician oversight) exist online and also live. Check your region.

Question 7

what are some disorders that have 'motor tics' as one of its common symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Tourettes: Is one. Allergies can cause some facial motor tics. Anxiety can lead to some. Obsessive compulsive disorder, medications can bring them out in some patients with  add /adhd who are predisposed. Stress and sleep deprivation can also trigger motor tics. These are some disorders that have motor tics associated with them.

Question 8

how to tell if i have chronic motor tic disorder or tourettes?

Accepted Answer

Tourette's by: Definition has to include a vocal and not just a motor tic. The vocal tic can be as minor as clearing your throat repetitively. So, if you have a vocal and a motor tic, you have may have tourette's (diagnosis ultimately must be confirmed by a qualified professional who witnesses it). If you do not have a vocal tic, then you do not have tourette's.

Question 9

in nature, what is the original source of lyme disease. deer or tic?

Accepted Answer

Tick: Lyme disease is a baacterial illness spread by a tick bites.

Question 10

how does one differentiate between tourettes syndrome or a tic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Pattern: A simple tic disorder is often transient, lasting 6 mo or less or one that remains confined to a single pattern. Tourette is much more involved.It involves a vocal component , which could be as simple as throat clearing or a noise, and the motor component often changes over time and varies in intensity. Tourettes is a lengthy process lasting years.

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