Tics (Involuntary Body Movements) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

Tics are abrupt, purposeless, and involuntary vocal sounds or muscular jerks.
Tics are fast, repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control body jolts or sounds.
They are fairly common in childhood and typically first appear at around five years of age.
Very occasionally they can start in adulthood.
Tics are not normally serious and usually improve over time.
But they can be frustrating and interfere with everyday activities.
The cause of tics is not clearly known.
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