Wang Hao (pseudonym) is an 8-year-old boy who began to squeeze his eyebrows a year ago, and at first everyone in the family thought it was a normal small problem and did not pay attention to it. But as time passed, Wang Hao's behavior became more and more obvious, and it was even accompanied by shrugging shoulders and grimacing.
The appearance of these behaviors not only caused Wang Hao's academic performance to plummet, but also caused ridicule and isolation from his classmates. At the suggestion of the teacher, the parents took Wang Hao to see a doctor, and after a series of tests and evaluations, the doctor diagnosed Tic syndrome.
#抽动症 #
In fact, it is not uncommon for children to be diagnosed with tic disorder due to frequent eyebrow squeezing.
Pediatric tic disorder (Tourette syndrome) is a neurological disorder in which one of the most common symptoms is the involuntary occurrence of muscle or voice tics. These include sudden convulsions, involuntary movement of arms or legs, or repetition of specific sounds, languages. These symptoms usually begin in childhood but may persist into adulthood.
Tic syndrome is not a very rare condition, according to statistics, 3-8 out of every 1000 children have Tic in children. However, because the early symptoms of the disease are mild, many children are mistaken for mischievous and are not diagnosed and treated in time. This can have a big impact on the physical and mental health of the child.
The cause of pediatric tics is not fully understood, but studies suggest that it may be associated with abnormal neurotransmitters and brain function. In addition, genetics is also an important factor in pediatric tics.
The symptoms of pediatric tics are relatively obvious, including muscle contraction, blinking, shaking the head, sticking out the tongue, vocalization, etc. These symptoms can affect your child's daily life, including learning, socializing, playing, and more. Since the cause of this disease is unknown, there is currently no cure for pediatric tics. However, there are ways to relieve symptoms and help children control their emotions and behavior.
Medication is a common treatment for pediatric tics. Your doctor will prescribe the right amount of medicine to help your child manage the symptoms of discomfort. In addition, behavioral therapy can also help relieve the symptoms of pediatric tics. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, physical therapy, etc.
The support and understanding of parents and teachers is also crucial. They can work with your child to make a plan to help your child control his emotions and behavior. Reducing your child's stress and anxiety can also help relieve symptoms of pediatric tics. Most importantly, parents and teachers should make children feel loved and supported and help children build self-confidence and self-esteem.
In short, "tics" is not a problem of the child's self-control and educational methods, it is a real neurodevelopmental disease that requires professional medical and rehabilitation treatment. Parents should take their children's tic symptoms seriously, consult a doctor early and receive professional treatment, and should also help children build self-confidence and improve self-control, so that they can be stronger and braver in the face of difficulties and challenges.
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