Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Remedy For Acute Behavior Changes And Turning Head Side To Side In 4 Year Old
My 4 year old turns his head side to side to look out of the corner of his eye. Seems involuntary. He s unable to explain why he does this. It is not constant throughout the day and seems to occur when looking near and far. He did this last year and eye exam was WNL. Also having acute behavior changes, not sure if they are connected.
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
I wish I had video! It sounds like it could be a "simple tic." Children often develop involuntary small muscle contractions that they aren't even aware of.
A tic just comes for no reason and goes away for no reason, anytime between a couple of days, to more typically a few months or so.
There's not reason to pay attention to it (as hard as that is) or ask him to try to stop it (he may or may not be able to).
Other examples you may have seen in other kids is squishing their nose, shrugging a shoulder or super blinking.
However, you also mentioned behavior changes - although that is usually not related, any change that's sudden or new or unexplained should be further discussed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker
I wish I had video! It sounds like it could be a "simple tic." Children often develop involuntary small muscle contractions that they aren't even aware of.
A tic just comes for no reason and goes away for no reason, anytime between a couple of days, to more typically a few months or so.
There's not reason to pay attention to it (as hard as that is) or ask him to try to stop it (he may or may not be able to).
Other examples you may have seen in other kids is squishing their nose, shrugging a shoulder or super blinking.
However, you also mentioned behavior changes - although that is usually not related, any change that's sudden or new or unexplained should be further discussed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....