These include a few different conditions and may present as motor or vocal tics or a combination of both with more complex presentation.
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2. Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder
- Description: The presence of either motor or vocal tics (but not both) for more than a year.
- Symptoms: Similar to Tourette’s but involves only one type of tic (either motor or vocal).
3. Transient Tic Disorder
- Description: Temporary tics that last for at least four weeks but less than a year.
- Symptoms: Tics can be motor or vocal, often occurring in children and typically resolving on their own.
Common Features of Tic Disorders
- Onset: Tics typically begin in childhood, often between ages 5 and 10.
- Triggers: Tics may become more noticeable during times of stress, excitement, or fatigue.
- Variability: Tics can change over time, with some disappearing and others appearing.