What are the symptoms of tic disorders?
Disease description:
Just now at the supermarket, I saw a girl whose body suddenly started twitching, and she was muttering curses. What are the symptoms of tic disorders?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Clinical manifestations of tic disorders:
1. Motor tics:表现为sudden, rapid, involuntary, repetitive muscle twitching. Initial symptoms may be mild, such as eye blinking, frowning, or shoulder shrugging, and may gradually worsen, spreading to the neck, shoulders, upper limbs, trunk, and lower limbs, resulting in tics involving multiple body regions. These tics can be simple, such as blinking or shrugging, or complex, such as twisting movements, jumping, or imitating gestures.
2. Vocal tics: Simple vocal tics may manifest as throat clearing, coughing, or making grunting sounds, while complex vocal tics may involve uttering meaningful phrases, repeating one's own or others' words, or even using obscene language.
3. Other behavioral disturbances: Symptoms such as emotional instability, learning difficulties, and aggressive behaviors may occur. Some patients may scream, bang their heads against walls, or threaten or attack others during episodes.
