Can children with Tourette’s syndrome heal on their own?

  Tic disorders in children are motor or vocal muscle spasms that occur mostly in childhood and are characterized by involuntary, stereotyped movements, such as frequent blinking, head shaking, shoulder shrugging, making strange faces, and making coughing sounds. It is mostly seen in preschool and early school-age children, and is more common in males than females.  Tic disorder does not usually heal on its own. The so-called self-healing is only the absence of symptoms for a long period of time, which does not mean that the tic disorder has been completely cured, but only that the child’s body immunity, resistance, and condition are at an optimal period at this stage. As individuals develop, including the development of neurological functions, the symptoms of tic disorder do improve, especially after adolescence, about 30% of the symptoms may disappear completely, and some of the symptoms can become very mild and do not affect the function, but about 20% will still have impulsive performance in adulthood, and about 5% of the symptoms will be worse than in childhood, so tic disorder is not a self-healing disease, if given early attention and appropriate intervention. If early attention is paid and appropriate intervention is given, the chances of worsening symptoms will be reduced.  Some people think that the disorder will slowly heal itself as the child gets older, but this is a false statement. The poor self-control of the child, affected by the symptoms of tics, often leads to discrimination and ridicule, leaving a shadow on the child. As parents, they should give more care and encouragement to the child, help the child to reduce tics and make them believe that this disease can be cured.  Avoid imitation of any bad habits, avoid all kinds of mental stimulation, and prevent and control bad emotions. It is important to go to the hospital for examination and treatment to determine the appropriate treatment for the child’s condition.