Question
My child has been experiencing occasional twitching while sleeping recently, and I’m very worried. I want to know what the symptoms and causes are?
Answer
The symptoms of tic disorders vary depending on the individual’s pathogenesis. Twitches usually manifest as the child losing consciousness, closing their eyes, rolling their eyes, clenching their teeth, or twitching their mouth. This repetitive bending and stretching, along with the child’s lips appearing very blue and purple, can be particularly frightening to some parents, resembling seizures caused by epilepsy. Generally speaking, if treated promptly with conventional medication, the prognosis is good, and the symptoms can be controlled.