HOMOEOPATHY FOR TIC DISORDERS
Tic disorders are characterized
by the presence of tics. Tic is an abnormal involuntary movement which occurs
suddenly, repetitively, rapidly, and is purposeless in nature.
This irregular, uncontrollable, unwanted, and
repetitive movements of muscles that can occur in any part of the body.
It is of two types
·
Motor tic, characterized by repetitive
motor movements
·
Vocal tic, characterized by repetitive vocalizations.
Tic disorders can be
either transient or chronic.
Transient tic disorders
are more common in boys and can occur in 5-20 % of children. Tics are easily
worsened by stressful life situations, fatigue and/or use stimulants such as
caffeine and nicotine. A vast majority of these disappear by adulthood.
A special type of chronic
disorder is Gilles de la Tourette’s syndrome or Tourette’s disorder .
Tourette’s
Disorder
Tourette’s disorder is
typically characterized by:
·
Multiple motor tics.
·
Multiple vocal tics.
·
Duration of more than one year.
·
Onset usually before 11 years of age and
almost always before 21 years of age.
The disorder is usually
more common ( about three times ) in males and has a prevalence rate of about
0.5 per 1000 people.
Motor
tics
The motor tics in
Tourette’s disorder can be siple or complex.
Simple
motor tics: These
may include eye blinking, grimacing, shrugging of shoulders, tongue protrusion.
Complex
motor tics: These
are facial gestures , stamping, jumping, hitting self, squatting, twirling,
echokinesis ( repetition of observed acts ), copropraxia ( obscene acts ).
Vocal
Tics
The vocal tics in
Tourette’s disorder can also be simple or complex.
Simple
vocal tics: Simple
vocal tics include coughing, barking, throat clearing, sniffing and clicking.
Complex
vocal tics: These
include some very characteristic , though not always present, symptoms of
Tourette’s syndrome; for example, echolalia ( repetition of heard phrases ),
palilalia ( repetition of heard words ). Coprolalia ( use of obscene words ).
Obscessions
and Complulsions
Obscessions and Complulsions are often the associated
symptoms. These are usually the last symptoms to appear.
CAUSES
The aetiology of Tourette’s
syndrome is not known but the presence of learning difficulties, neurological
soft signs , hyperactivity, abnormal EEG record, abnormal evoked potentials,
and abnormal CT Brain findings in some patients, point towards the biological
basis.
There is some evidence to
suggest that Tourette’s syndrome may be inherited as autosomal dominant disorder with variable penetrance.
RISK
FACTORS
Risk factors for Tourette syndrome include:
Family history. Having a
family history of Tourette syndrome or other tic disorders might increase the
risk of developing Tourette syndrome.
Sex. Males are
about three to four times more likely than females to develop Tourette
syndrome.
COMPLICATIONS
People with Tourette syndrome often lead healthy, active lives.
However, Tourette syndrome frequently involves behavioral and social challenges
that can harm your self-image.
Conditions often associated with Tourette syndrome include:
·
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
·
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
·
Autism spectrum disorder
·
Learning disabilities
·
Sleep disorders
·
Depression
·
Anxiety disorders
·
Pain related to tics, especially headache
·
Anger-management problems
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 disorder 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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