Cardio Facial Syndrome

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Definition

A facial tic is a repeated spasm, often involving the eyes and muscles of the face.


Alternative Names

Tic - facial; Mimic spasm


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Tics most often occur in children, but may last into adulthood in some cases. Tics occur three to four times as often in boys as girls. Tics may affect as many as one-fourth of all children at some time.

The cause of tics is unknown, but stress appears to make tics more severe.

Short-lived tics (transient tic disorder) are common...

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