Tourette’s syndrome emphasizes a few points that parents must see

1, the etiology of tic disorder is not clear, and its development is the result of the interaction of genetic, biological, psychological and environmental factors. Mild symptoms do not require special treatment, the symptoms affect learning, life and social activities of children need timely treatment, the use of drugs and psychological adjustment combined with a comprehensive treatment method. Tourette’s syndrome is often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, mood disorders and other psychological and behavioral disorders, which brings a certain degree of complexity to the condition, and at the same time also brings a certain degree of difficulty to the clinical treatment. 2, update the concept of China’s medical profession is still very confused about the understanding of this disease, the performance of these children as “bad”, “trachoma”, “conjunctivitis”, and “pharyngitis”. “The phenomenon of “pharyngitis” is extremely common; even those who can recognize the disease often delay treatment because they hold the view that the disease can be cured on its own. According to the survey, 75% of the patients were delayed or confused in treatment, and the average delay in diagnosis was 3 years. Not only delayed treatment, but also bring serious physical and mental harm to children. Therefore, it is imperative to update the concept. 3, tics have the characteristics of variability, manifested in the change of anatomical parts, that is, tics are not fixed in a part, such as motor tics distribution usually begins in the head and face muscles, can appear blinking, shaking the head, make a face and other actions. As the disease progresses, the tics gradually involve all parts of the body, with different distribution patterns and no certain regularity. The variability of tics is also manifested in emotional changes, when emotional tension, anxiety, can make the tics increase in frequency and intensity. Tourette’s changes are also related to time, every year, every season or every day can affect the frequency and intensity of tics. 4, tic disorder tic symptoms can be light and heavy, wave-like progress, or static for a period of time. New tic symptoms can replace the old ones, or new tic symptoms can appear on the basis of the original tic symptoms. 5, the diagnosis of tic disorder is still based on clinical phenomenology. Therefore, in addition to routine somatic, neurological and necessary auxiliary examinations to rule out other diseases, a detailed psychiatric examination is necessary. This can correctly diagnose tic disorder and accompanying psychiatric symptoms, and is conducive to taking the correct treatment measures. 6, on the tic disorder in addition to drug treatment, must also carry out psychotherapy, which is an important part of the comprehensive treatment of tic disorder, is to prevent the recurrence of the disease and reduce the complications of the main means. For the treatment of this disease at the beginning of the main support guidance and education of the child’s family, school and other relevant personnel, drug treatment can never replace these efforts. For children with mild Tourette’s syndrome who have good social adaptability, only psychotherapy is needed, which mainly involves psychological adjustment and psychological guidance. 7, clinical observation found that the symptoms of tic disorders in nervousness and anxiety, relaxation time to reduce, sleep can disappear. Therefore, when the child tics seizure, do not force its control, it is best to use the transfer method, such as found that the child tics obviously, can let him help you pass the newspaper or do something easier. In this way, by reducing the tension, anxiety and low self-esteem brought about by the tics, and through the purposeful activities of the limbs and gradually reduce and alleviate the symptoms of tics. 8. Food additives can contribute to the development of behavioral problems in these children, including hyperactivity and learning difficulties. Caffeinated beverages can exacerbate tic symptoms. For this reason, food additives, coloring, caffeine and salicylic acid should be avoided in the food of these children. Over-excitement, stress, exertion and colds and fevers should also be avoided to prevent triggering or exacerbating tic disorders.