HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR TIC

A tic is an abrupt , uncontrollable movement or sound that deviates from a person’s normal gestures. For example , a person with tics may blink rapidly and repeatedly , even if nothing is irritation their eyes.

Every person experiences tics differently. They may suffer from either uncontrolled movements or noises. Tics are common in children and may last for less than one year. Tics in children occur more often in boys than girls and while not involuntary , they are not easy for a child to control. Tics in children occur in as 20 percent of school children.

Tics are often confused with nervous behavior. They intensify during periods of stress, and don’t happen during sleep. Tics occur repeatedly , but they don’t usually have a rhytum.

Causes—There is no known cause for tics. It may be inherited. Abnormalities of the brain may also be responsible for tic disorder, such as depression and attention defict hyperactivity disorder, ADHD.

It may be r linked to neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals in the brain that transmit nerve signals to cells

Rarely tics can be caused by injury or infection. Tics can also be a side effect of certain medications.

Symptoms—People with tics may uncontrollably raise their eyebrows, shrug their shoulders, flare their nostrils, or clench their fists. These are physical tics. Sometimes a tic can cause  repeatedly clear  throat, click  tongue or make certain noise, such as grunt or a moan.

Diagnosis—Tics are diagnosed on a medical history and physical examination performed by a physician. There is no single test to confirm tics. In certain instances , testing may be performed to exclude other disorders.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental , emotional , spiritual and physical levels. When tic is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering the mental and physical symptoms.

AGARICUS MUSCARIUS 30—Agaricus is one of the top remedies for facial twitching . There is twitching of the eyelids and eyeballs. The facial muscles feels stiff, face itches and burns.

HYOSCYAMUS NIGER 30---Hyoscyamus is adapted to nervous, irritable and excitable persons. Hyoscyamus is one of the best remedies for tics where the person making grimaces and ridiculous gestures. Muscles twitch when protruding the tongue. The person constantly stares at surrounding objects. Hyoscyamus persons are erotic, expose genitals, makes obscene gestures, sings amorous songs

CUPRUM METALLICUM 200—Cuprum metallicum is best for eye lid twitching. Eyeballs rotate quickly behind closed lids or roll from side to side. Distorted face and chewing motion of the lower jaw.

ARGENTUM NITRICUM  200----Argentum niticum is suited to impulsive and hurried persons. Panics and anxiety attacks. Argentum nitricum is indicated for tics where anxiety worsens the condition.

IGNATIA AMARA 200—Ignatia is best adapted to oversensitive and nervous persons with changeable moods and hysterical attitudes. There is twitching of muscles of face and lips. Spasmodic clenching of the jaws. All complaints worse from emotions.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM  200—Lycopodium is indicated when twitching of face and mouth occurs when tired or stressed.  Silly expression. They have a low confidence level. They are emotional, weeps all day.

ZINCUM METALLICUM 200—Zincum met is best suited to persons suffering from cerebral and nervous exhaustion. There is automatic motion of hands and head, or one hand and head. Twitching and jerking of single muscles.