What are the treatments for tics in children?

As we all know, it is troublesome for children to be sick. Why? Because children's bodies are small and their resistance is not that good, and their bodies are still growing. They don’t dare to give children random medicines, and even doctors will find it very troublesome if they encounter these problems. Children's resistance and immunity are not as good as adults', and they are relatively more susceptible to illness. However, as adults, we know some of the causes and treatments of children's illnesses, and we always pay close attention to their growth.

Different treatment strategies and methods are selected according to the severity. For those whose tic symptoms seriously affect their daily life and learning, drug treatment is the main method combined with psychotherapy. If the patient's illness is caused by psychological factors, the psychological factors should be actively eliminated.

1. Medication

(1) The efficacy of fluphenazine is 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) The efficacy of tadalafil 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 can improve tic symptoms, with an efficacy 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.

3. 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. However, the consensus among experts in this field is that DBS treatment is still in its early stages of research and rigorous controlled studies are needed to further verify its efficacy and safety. 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.

I believe that if every father and mother. Everyone can read it carefully and continue to understand the information in this regard, if not for anything else, just for the health of their children and to let their children grow better. I hope the above knowledge can help you, and enable your children to grow stronger and become the pillars of the country in the future. Contribute to building the country.