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What Causes Eye Rolling And Lip Picking In A Child?

my 11 year old started with eye rolling in April 2008 (then 9) it disappeared after a few weeks and he then started some blinking. I Had hin to the ped and had tests done EEG,allergies and eye test. All was fine. She diagnosed as seasonal tics. This summer 2010 he started with the eye rolling again and then a week later it turned to a eye widening. He is now starting with a lip pucker and nose squeeze. I try not to react and he says it is a habit. There has been some vocals (hums at high pitch) He does well at school and is not a behaviour or disruptive child. I have done some reading and am keeping a journal. Any thoughts? Janice
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Hi,

This does sound like typical childhood simple tics. Even if he has different tics, as long as they come and go, that's considered normal. Most tics resolve over 1-3 months. Keeping a journal is a great idea. If you think he has tics pretty continuously for 6 months - year, you should check in with your doctor again. For one reason, some kids respond very well to therapy to help them decrease the tics. Even though in general, they are completely unaware that it is happening.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
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What Causes Eye Rolling And Lip Picking In A Child?

Hi, This does sound like typical childhood simple tics. Even if he has different tics, as long as they come and go, that s considered normal. Most tics resolve over 1-3 months. Keeping a journal is a great idea. If you think he has tics pretty continuously for 6 months - year, you should check in with your doctor again. For one reason, some kids respond very well to therapy to help them decrease the tics. Even though in general, they are completely unaware that it is happening. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician