The child always twists his neck. What should I do if the child twists his neck?

The health of children is always a concern for parents, and most children are very active in life and are very susceptible to various accidents. For example, joint sprains are very common in children, causing great pain to children. Among them, there are many examples of sprained neck. Let’s take a look at what to do if your child always twists his neck? I hope everyone can understand it.

What to do if your child sprains his neck

If a child frequently twists his neck, it is likely not a habit problem, but a manifestation of tics. Tics have many symptoms, including squinting, shrinking the neck, clearing the throat, facial twitching, etc. Some children have multiple symptoms, while others have only a single symptom. It is recommended to take your child to the orthopedics department of a children's specialty hospital. Only after relevant examinations can the condition be clarified. The doctor will give treatment recommendations based on the child's condition and choose appropriate treatment methods.

Based on the symptoms of neck discomfort in children, it is considered to be caused by local inflammatory infection, or injury and other factors. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.

It may be related to tics, which is also known as Tourette syndrome, a syndrome characterized by multiple involuntary tics, language or behavioral disorders. Currently, Western medicine treatment is to control symptoms. Neuroleptic drugs can effectively block dopamine receptors, thereby controlling symptoms such as convulsions. Among them, the most commonly used and recognized drugs are fluphenazine and tiapride. However, its corresponding side effects are more obvious and it must be used under the guidance of a doctor.

If a child often twists his neck, it may be caused by tics. It is best to go to the hospital for examination and symptomatic treatment immediately. As the child grows older, the child's interpersonal communication range gradually expands, so the child will have a variety of rich emotions. If ADHD is not treated, the child may become more active. Usually, feed the child more foods containing calcium, eat more fish, shrimp, pork, ribs and other foods, and get more sun exposure to help calcium absorption.