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Transient tic disorder

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Transient tic disorder

Definition:

Transient tic disorder is characterized by single or multiple motor tics, which are brief, repetitive, difficult-to-control movements or vocalizations that often resemble nervous mannerisms.

To meet the criteria for this condition, these tics must have occurred almost every day for at least 4 weeks, but not have been present for more than a year.

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Alternative Names:
Tic - transient tic disorder

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Transient (short-lived, temporary) tic disorder is common in children: 5% to 24% of all school-age children have had tics.

The cause of transient tic disorder can be physical or psychological. It may be a mild variant of Tourette's syndrome. The child may have facial tics or tics involving movement of the arms, legs, or other areas. Tics appear to get worse with emotional stress and do not occur during sleep.



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