Adhd Simple Motor Tics
Chronic motor tic disorder involves quick, uncontrollable movements or vocal outbursts (but not both).
Alternative Names
Chronic vocal tic disorder; Tic - chronic motor tic disorder
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
About 1 to 2% of the population has chronic motor tic disorder. The condition is more common than
Chronic tics may be forms of Tourette syndrome.
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