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Hi I Have A Question About My Nine Year Old

Posted on Tue, 5 Nov 2019

Question: Hi I have a question about my nine year old son about a month ago he developed a weird tic which consisted mainly of blowing out of his nostrils that seems to have greatly diminished and has been replaced by a strange twitching in his left arm It does not seem to happen in sleep but is worse upon waking or if playing video games also an uptick if nervous There does not seem to be any pain or weakness and he has not been ill recently no colds, strep... I am concerned I have an appointment in two weeks My question is are ticks common should I be overly concerned and try to rush appointment

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need to rush

Detailed Answer:
Hello... I understand your concern.

This seems to be a recurrent tic disorder and does not look like a neurological emergency. You need not rush and you can wait for the appointment at 2 weeks please.

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (7 hours later)

Thanks for quick response is it typical for tics to occur in concentrated bursts and when do you become more concerned regarding tics also is this a rare childhood event

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions on tics

Detailed Answer:
Tics are repetitive behaviours which are there in children.
You need to get concerned about them only when they are becoming debilitating for daily activities a
or when they are consistent.
Yes it is common for text to come in intervals and in bursts.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (8 hours later)

Thanks for your help on last question how do doctors diagnose tics what kind of tests

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is a clinical diagnosis and no tests are required

Detailed Answer:
It is a clinical diagnosis and no tests are required - but take a video before going to the pediatrician - lest he may not exhibit there.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar