Question
The patient developed symptoms in late 2009, mainly including eye blinking, head shaking, and sniffling. They consulted at Chengdu Children’s Hospital and asked whether they could take sodium valproate extended-release tablets for their tic disorder.
Answer
Hello, tic disorders often become more pronounced during emotional tension or anxiety, so it is important to pay attention to these precautions. Current treatment methods usually involve psychiatric medications and traditional Chinese medicine. You can consult with a doctor at the hospital to use traditional Chinese medicine for a period of time under their guidance, but try to avoid Western medicine as the side effects can be significant. It is important to maintain a cheerful mood. Tic disorders can be very harmful to children, and if not treated promptly or with the correct method, the condition can progress quickly, posing great harm to the patient. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their child’s condition and seek treatment promptly.