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Tic disorders in childhood (and beyond).

A K Leung1, J E Fagan

  • 1Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Canada.

Postgraduate Medicine
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Tic disorders, including Tourette's syndrome, present with motor and vocal tics. While Haloperidol is effective for severe cases, psychotherapy offers supportive care for patients and families.

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Postgraduate medicine·2016

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Tic disorders are categorized into transient, chronic, and Tourette's syndrome based on duration.
  • Symptoms often fluctuate with stress, concentration, and sleep patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the classification and management of tic disorders.
  • To discuss the efficacy and role of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on tic disorder classification and treatment.
  • Analysis of medication efficacy, specifically Haloperidol, for Tourette's syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Haloperidol demonstrates efficacy in approximately 80% of Tourette's syndrome patients.
  • Psychotherapy is not a primary treatment but can aid in managing associated emotional distress.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacological intervention for tic disorders should be reserved for seriously disabling cases.
  • Psychotherapy can be a valuable adjunct for patient and parental support.

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