Question
My child is very playful and always imitates the actions of the people at home. Grandparents say it’s a tic disorder, but what are the symptoms of tics?
Answer
Some children with tic disorders may mimic others’ speech or behavior. Some children exhibit imitative behaviors, repetitive speech, compulsive behaviors, or other special behaviors. If such behaviors occur, parents should pay attention and seek consultation from experienced doctors and hospitals if necessary. Many non-specialist doctors are unfamiliar with this condition, so they are confused by various symptoms. A dry cough caused by spasms of the throat muscles may be misdiagnosed as chronic pharyngitis or tracheitis, while blinking or frowning may be misdiagnosed as conjunctivitis or rhinitis. We should choose the earliest and most professional facial spasm hospital in China.