Get to know “rotics”, muscle spasms in children that adults should not ignore

children or someone close to you Have you ever had any of these symptoms? wink and wrinkle nose Frequent twitching of the corners of the mouth, flicking of the neck, shrugging of the shoulders, arms and legs twitching repeatedly. Sometimes he coughs and sniffs loudly. to the point of saying meaningless words Or rude words come out unconsciously If you observe and find that you have had the symptoms mentioned above It may be a warning sign that the child is at risk of developing tics. or muscle spasms

TICS, also known as tic disorder, is a muscle spasm condition. from disorders of the nervous system and the brain involuntary movements of the muscles (Motor tics) and difficulty in control, such as blinking eyes, opening the mouth, pushing shoulders, or twitching legs and arms, etc.

Sometimes there can also be abnormal pronunciation, that is, there can be vocal tics from the throat or nose without intention, such as coughing, coughing, sniffling, choking in the throat. to repeat or swear in rude words

in some patients both muscle spasms were found. and mispronounce both together It is called Tourette’s disease, with symptoms starting in childhood (up to 18 years) It is more common among males than females.

Psychosis is an involuntary movement of the muscles. or muscle spasms The symptoms will occur immediately. irregular and irregular, like wind, is not long, happens and can be cured quickly But it can be repeated.

The disease is not harmful to the brain. or teaching children But it can be annoying. or loss of personality Most of them occur in children aged 3-7, sometimes affecting personality and confidence. If you are teased by friends or people around you

However, children with muscle spasms are often diagnosed with other illnesses as well, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, and depression.

The exact cause has not yet been determined. What causes muscle spasms? but assuming a lack of brain function from the following common factors:

1. inheritance such as having a family member or relatives with a history of tics Obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which can cause children to have such symptoms.
2. brain abnormalities which means controlling the muscles in the movement If that part of the brain is not working properly It can cause symptoms of tics.
3. Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus infection (Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus) causing inflammation and sore throat and brain infection causing the immune system to respond with the part that controls the muscles
4. psychological factor For example, stress or nervous breakdown can cause seizures.

1. muscle spasms (motor tics) It is often found in patients It is a jerk that starts with the face, such as blinking quickly and quickly, raising eyebrows, wrinkling the nose, making the lips twitch. which tends to change constantly jerking Some left, some to the right not specifically it can spread to spasms in other parts of the body, for example
   – Neck, often find symptoms such as shaking the neck, tilting the head
   – Shoulders and arms often wobble.
   – Legs often experience wobbly legs. or have a wobbly foot
   – Some cases may have complex muscle movements, such as jumping without knowing why, hitting yourself, picking your nose, sticking your tongue, grabbing your nose.
2. Vocal tics This symptom is less common than the first type. He coughs, coughs, makes a noise in the throat, hiccups, and has symptoms like sniffling. or voice in words both meaningful and has no meaning including profanity

as mentioned above there are patients with this disease That is, most children are in the range of 3-7 years of age, which have been found to be more boys than girls. he will start to have more symptoms When the child is stressed, sleep deprived, the body is weak tired and tired

But in older children, tics can also be found. but can control or can hold back spasms or make noises that require a lot of effort in general With age, the symptoms of the disease gradually increase. disappear or diminish Few will be until adulthood.

1. Behavior modification, training, and symptom management
   This treatment is considered effective in older children with prominent symptoms, but it takes time and requires the cooperation of parents and children.
2. Understanding parents and peers
   Muscle twitches or involuntary sounds It was not intentional or fake. Parents or people around the child must have an open mind. Do not resent, blame, mock, greet or forbid anything. causing stress to children Because as I said, the more stress, the more symptoms will increase.
3. Do not greet or tease when the child has symptoms.
   Don’t show any gestures, don’t greet, don’t tease, don’t get angry when the child has a spasm. But find out the reasons that can cause stress for the child. and help to fix it, for example, if you see a child with symptoms They should find a way for the child to rest or divert him to do relaxation activities.
4. Teachers also need to understand this disease.
   Parents can find a way to tell the teacher in the first place. Let the teacher understand that the child’s condition is not serious. not contagious for teachers to take care of Ask for cooperation from friends who do not greet, tease, bully or encourage them not to join the group.
5. Do not make the child stressed. and get enough rest
   The most important thing is stress and avoiding activities that can cause stress. Don’t exercise too hard and be too tired.
6. consult a doctorIf after doing all the methods and found that the child’s condition has not improved he should take him to see a doctor to find an appropriate cure and protection
7. drug treatment
   Taking medication can help reduce spasms. It depends on the doctor’s consideration. and severity of symptoms
8. Treatment of co-occurring diseases 
   Doctors sometimes treat other diseases or conditions, such as children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, specific learning disabilities. Because the group of children with the above diseases are prone to muscle spasms as well.

However, even tics in medicine is seen as a disease that is not scary and can be cured However, it depends on the cooperation and attention of the parents. You have to keep an eye on the symptoms. and look at the behavior that causes stress for the child

If abnormalities are found that should find a solution, do not neglect and let this disease happen to your children. because it can spread to other diseases that affect the health of social status Including living in the future.

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