Question
A nine-year-old boy has been experiencing symptoms such as clearing his throat, frequent blinking, and making humming sounds since he was seven years old. He has been diagnosed with tic-related speech disorder. Questions: 1. How should systematic examination and treatment (including traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine) be carried out? 2. What medications are recommended? 3. Where can specialized hospitals be found?
Answer
Tic-related speech disorder, also known as multiple tic disorder, is a complex chronic neuropsychiatric disorder. For patients with mild symptoms and a short course, traditional Chinese medicine Syndrome differentiation and treatment can be adopted, with the basic principle of calming the liver and extinguishing wind. If symptoms are severe, the course is long, and it affects learning and work, Western medicine treatment may be considered. Children diagnosed with tics should receive treatment to avoid missing the best opportunity.