Is it possible for Tourette Syndrome to heal itself?

Tourette syndrome is a common disease in children. Many friends believe that Tourette syndrome can heal itself. So is it possible for Tourette syndrome to heal itself? Next, this article will introduce you to the question of whether Tourette syndrome is possible to heal itself, for your reference only. Friends who want to know more about this can take a look! Please see the detailed introduction below.

Is it possible for Tourette syndrome to heal on its own? Childhood tics are motor or vocal muscle spasms that occur frequently in childhood, and are mainly manifested by involuntary, stereotyped movements, such as frequent blinking, making funny faces, shaking the head, shrugging, coughing, clearing the throat, etc. Some parents and friends think that this disease will slowly heal itself as the child grows older, which is really a wrong statement.

Many parents think that tics do not require treatment and that they will heal themselves as their children grow older. According to clinical observations, if tics are not treated promptly and effectively, children will not heal on their own. Children with Tourette syndrome have poor self-control ability. Affected by the tic symptoms, they are often discriminated against and ridiculed by teachers and classmates, leaving a shadow on the children.

Treatments for tics include:

1. Drug treatment

1. Fluphenazine: effective rate 60% to 90%. Take 1 to 2 times a day, and observe for 3 to 7 days. If the side effects are not obvious, increase the dosage. During the dosage increase process, the dosage should be adjusted according to the therapeutic effect and side effects. The main side effects of the drugs are sedation and extrapyramidal side effects.

2. Tiapride: The effective rate is 76% to 87%. It is characterized by fewer extrapyramidal side effects and is suitable for patients over 7 years old. 2 to 3 times a day. Common side effects include drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, excitement, insomnia, etc.

3. Clonidine: It can improve tic symptoms, with an effectiveness rate of 50% to 86%. This drug can also improve symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity, and is the first choice for those with comorbid ADHD or those who develop tic symptoms due to the use of central nervous system stimulants to treat ADHD. Currently, the main domestic products are transdermal patches. Side effects include drowsiness, hypotension, dizziness, dry mouth, etc.

4. Risperidone: Reports have confirmed that risperidone is effective in treating this disease. The main side effects of the drugs are sedation and extrapyramidal side effects.

2. Psychotherapy

The main ones include psychological support therapy, cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy. The purpose of psychological support and cognitive therapy is to adjust the family system, enable patients and their families to understand the nature of the disease and the reasons for symptom fluctuations, eliminate adverse factors in the school and family environment that may contribute to the generation or maintenance of symptoms, reduce the anxiety and depression secondary to tic symptoms, and improve the patient's social function. There is evidence to support that behavioral therapies such as habit reversal training are effective in correcting tic symptoms.

Other treatments

For refractory cases that have failed to respond to multiple drug treatments, transcranial magnetic stimulation, deep brain stimulation (DBS), or stereotactic neurosurgery such as putamen capsulotomy can be tried. It is only suitable for adult patients, patients who are difficult to treat and patients who are severely affected. It is not recommended for children.

The above is the relevant introduction to the question of whether Tourette syndrome is possible to heal itself. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already have the answer in your mind. From the above introduction, we can know that if we do nothing and allow the disease to develop, it is impossible for Tourette syndrome to heal itself. Moreover, if Tourette syndrome is not treated in time, it will have a great impact on the child.