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Facial tics

Alternative Names: Tic - facial; Mimic spasm Treatment: Transient childhood tics are not treated. Calling the child's attention to a tic may increase its severity or prolong its disappearance. A non-stressful environment is helpful in both decreasing the frequency of a tic, and hastening its disappearance. Text Continues Below If tics are disabling, medications such as Risperidone (as well as others) may be effective in controlling the tics. Expectations (prognosis): Simple childhood tics can be expected to disappear spontaneously over a period of months. Chronic tics may last indefinitely. Complications: In most cases, there are no complications. Calling your health care provider: Call for an appointment with your health care provider if tics are severe, affect multiple muscle groups, or are persistent.

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