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Does having tics as a young child mean that a child will have a higher likelihood of epilepsy later in life?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: There is no association between motor movement disorders (tics) and having seizures. The two could exist in the same patient but that would be a comorbidity, not an increase risk situation.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/25/2019

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No: Having tics does not lead to an increased risk of seizures.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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