Question 1

what is a tic ?!i have heard it many times from doctors but i don't know what it means, i think it might be related to some kind of movement pattern!

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Tics : Tics most commonly refer to sudden and short lived  involuntary movements, which can be voluntarily temporary suppressed.  The two major types of tics are motor ticks or vocal or phonic tics (utterances). Tics can be as simple eye blinking or as complex as forceful jerking of the body. Tics are best depicted in patients with tourette syndrome.

Question 2

what is a cause of my tics?

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Causes of tics: Tics are involuntary movement disorders caused by imbalance of brain chemicals.  Excessively high Dopamine and glutamate have been found to be underlying causes.  Emotional states can exacerbate tics, but are not the underlying cause.  There are many medications that can help manage tics.  Contact the tourette syndrome association for more information and referral to experts in the field.

Question 3

what is the cause of a tic of my lip?

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TIC: There are many causes of tics, including metabolite insufficiency, neurologic disorders, stress.
I suggest you please go seee you doctor if this a sudden onset.

Question 4

how do you treat tics?

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Conservatively: Nervous habits are common.  Many normal people clear the throat, rub the nose, toss the head, blink the eyes in a recurrent and nervous manner.  Such movements are often called tics.  Most persons can suppress these habits during social settings.  If they become severe and disruptive, strong tranquilizers may be necessary.  Medications should be avoided if possible.

Question 5

how are tics classified?

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By severity: Tics are classified as developmental, simple, complex, mixed or debilitating.  This is based on the clinical symptoms such as how many motor groups are involved, whether vocalizations are present, frequency, intensity of tics, how much they prevent normal activities, and the cause.

Question 6

how do i stop having tics?

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Tics: Try to relax.  Stress and anxiety could increase vocal and motor tics.  Antidepressants can be helpful in alleviating tics.

Question 7

how common are tics in add kids?

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Common: Many of the medications used to treat adhd actually list "tics" as one of the side effects. Tics could also be another symptom of what is causing the adhd symptoms. Chronic strep, called pandas, can cause both adhd symptoms and tics. It is important for a doctor to be thorough and look for any and all underlying causes.

Question 8

how can i manage my nervous tics?

Accepted Answer

De-stress: If you don't have tourette's disease or some like condition, and no other situation is responsible, including both prescribed or "recreational" drugs--then de-stress. In resistant cases, consider obtaining cognitive behavioral therapy from a qualified psychologist, to teach you better coping mechanisms.

Question 9

what can be done to stop my nervous tics?

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Tics: Tics are involuntary motor movements.  Their course waxes and wanes.   If you consult a neurologist or psychiatrist, you may learn the options for treatment.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: tics?

Accepted Answer

Tics: Repetitive movements include motor tics such as lip smacking, head turning, jerking, or tremor : verbal tics such as sounds, repeating words.

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