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Transient tic disorder

Alternative Names: Tic - transient tic disorder Symptoms: Movements are recurrent and nonrythmic Patients experience an overwhelming inner urge to make the movement Movements are most often brief and jerky and include the following: Blinking Raising eyebrows Nostrils flaring Grimacing Opening the mouth Sticking out the tongue Shrugging shoulders Jerking arms Clenching the fists Kicking Curling of the toes Vocalizations, such as grunts, sniffing, throat clearing, squealing, snorting, clicking, hissing, or moaning may also occur. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Physical causes of transient tic disorder should be considered before a diagnosis is made.

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