There is no way to prevent motor or vocal tics unless the tic was brought on by the use of stimulant drugs, in which case stopping the drug may get rid of the tic.
Your physician will look for and treat any potential cause of a tic disorder. Mild tics do not require treatment unless they are socially embarrassing or interfere with your life. Emotional support may be important for children who feel that they are different, and psychological counseling may be helpful.
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Transient tic disorder is a temporary condition in which a person makes one or many brief, repeated, difficult to control movements or noises... Read more »
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Also called trigeminal neuralgia, this is a neurologic condition of the trigeminal facial nerve, characterized by paroxysms (sudden outburst) of... Read more »
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A facial tic is a repeated spasm, often involving the eyes and muscles of the face.Alternative NamesTic - facial; Mimic spasmCauses, incidence, and... Read more »
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Chronic motor tic disorder involves quick, uncontrollable movements or vocal outbursts (but not both).Alternative NamesChronic vocal tic disorder;... Read more »