Question
Does the frequent occurrence of throat clearing with raised hands, head shaking, and blinking indicate pediatric tic disorders? What has been the past treatment and its effectiveness? What kind of assistance is needed? Is this condition treatable? Can it be cured?
Answer
Pediatric tic disorders are a syndrome characterized by multiple, involuntary twitches and speech and behavioral disorders. Clinically, they are characterized by brief, rapid, sudden movements of varying intensity. Common symptoms include frequent blinking, furrowing of the brows, nose-wiping, puckering of the lips, opening the mouth, sticking out the tongue, and nodding. This condition often accompanies sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments, as well as secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities. At present, Western medicine primarily focuses on symptom control for this condition, with no reported treatment methods targeting the underlying cause.