Baby N.T. K. (8 years old, residing in Ho Chi Minh City) was taken by her family to be examined at University Medical Center Hospital - facility 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, after experiencing continuous blinking and abnormal shaking of the head for nearly 2 months. Initially, the family thought that the child had a bad habit or was watching the phone a lot, so they often reminded him, but the symptoms increased, especially when the child studied or was stressed.
According to parents' sharing, in addition to blinking, the baby also shows additional movements such as pushing shoulders, constantly hollowing out even though he does not have a sore throat. This condition makes the baby teased by friends, become less talkative and reluctant to go to class.
After examination, the doctor diagnosed the baby with Tic Syndrome. This is a common motor disorder in children, with repeated manifestations that children find difficult to control. The doctor said the symptoms may increase when the child is anxious, tired or under academic pressure.
After being guided to combine treatment with changing living habits, relaxing psychology and appropriate intervention, the baby's condition has improved significantly after a few weeks. The child gradually reduces the frequency of blinking, hoarseness and becomes more confident in living and studying.
According to MSc.BS. Nguyen Thai Duong - University Medical Center Hospital HCMC - Branch 3, Tic is a form of motor disorder in which patients repeat actions or sounds that cannot be controlled. This syndrome may include both motor actions and abnormal sounds and voices.
According to statistics, this disease occurs in about 3-8 out of 1,000 children, of which men have a higher incidence rate than women with a male/female ratio of 3:1. Tic disorders are classified according to DSM-5 into three groups: Temporary Tic (symptoms lasting less than 1 year), Chronic Tic (lasting over 1 year), and Tourette's syndrome (Tic both motor and auditory lasting over 1 year). The disease usually starts from 4-6 years old, reaches its most severe level from about 10-12 years old, and in some cases lasts until adulthood.
From the perspective of traditional medicine (YHCT), tic motion and sound symptoms can be explained under the syndromes of "Kinh giản" and "Can phong". The cause of the disease is believed to be imbalance in the body. Common syndromes in YHCT are believed to be related to factors such as: Qi deficiency, fire conversion, spleen deficiency, phlegm reduction, and Can phong internal movement.
Traditional medicine has developed effective treatments for Tic syndrome, including: medicine, acupuncture, head acupuncture, thread embedding and electroacupuncture. These methods not only bring high treatment effectiveness but are also proven to be safe and have few side effects, suitable for many patients.
At Ho Chi Minh City University Medical Center Hospital - Facility 3, patients with Tic syndrome are examined and treated in combination with Eastern and Western medicine methods. Doctors will base on the condition of each patient to apply appropriate treatment methods, including herbal medicine and non-drug therapies such as acupuncture, thread embedding, electroacupuncture. Treatment results at the hospital show that many patients have shown clear improvements, reducing the frequency and number of muscle shocks, reducing muscle fatigue and improving the quality of life," Dr. Thai Duong added.
With the combination of Traditional Medicine and Modern Medicine, patients with Tic syndrome can find effective and safe treatments, helping to improve symptoms and improve long-term health.
